The Democratic People's Republic of Korea proved too good for host Hong Kong SAR as they trounced the Hong Kong 14-0 in a qualifier of the Beijing women's Olympic Soccer Tournament on Sunday.

Backed by Kim Kyong-Hwa's four goals, DPR Korea attacked throughout the match, while Ri Un-Suk and Ri Kum-Suk each added three goals for DPR Korea. Hong Kong did not take a shot in a 90-minute game.

Kim Pong-Il, head coach of DPR Korea, said he was satisfied with the result.

"It is a good game, this is the second round and every game is important for us." said Kim, "It is a good experience for my team to play with Hong Kong."

The first round of the Beijing Olympics soccer qualifiers was held from 17 to 25 February and the second round will run from 7 April to 12 August in which two group of four teams will be contested. The two group winners qualify for the Olympic next year.

"I think Australia is another strong team in the group." said Kim, "but we will try our best to defeat them."

Despite the loss, Wai Hoiying, head coach of Hong Kong, also expressed confidence that her team will have a good performance at the East Asian Games in 2009.

"We had a good performance today, but DPR Korea is too strong for us. I saw our potentials during the game and I think we will have a good performance in East Asian Games." said Wai