Images from the historic visit of the Middlesbrough FC Ladies to Pyongyang, DPRK to mark 10 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and the DPRK. Organised by Koryo Tours in Beijing with support from the British Embassy in Pyongyang.

1. Middlesbrough FC Ladies DPRK Friendship Football Tour 18-22 September 2010 Brought to you by With support from www.koryogroup.com

3. a squad of 14 players and 3 staff traveled to Pyongyang via Beijing for 5 days

4. they played 2 matches against local women’s teams

5. the matches were televised nationwide and over 6000 people attended each gameBrought to you by With support from www.koryogroup.com

6. DAY 1: Arrival at Pyongyang Airport, DPRK

7. DAY 2: Training at April 25th Stadium with girls from Hope Youth Team

8. DAY 2: Welcome lunch hosted by DPRK Ministry of Sport at Sosan Hotel, Pyongyang. Also present was the British Ambassador.

9. DAY 2: 1st match vs April 25th FC at April 25thstadium – the Koreans won 6:2

10. DAY 2: Post-match BBQ with April 25th team at Sosan Hotel

11. DAY 3: Training with schoolchildren at Rungra Middle School, Pyongyang

12. DAY 3: British Embassy reception on Boat No 1, Taedong River, Pyongyang. Guests of honour included three members from the 1966 World Cup Squad

13. DAY 3: Watching the first match on DPRK national TV in the Koryo Hotel, Pyongyang – broadcast nationwide to an audience of 24 million viewers

14. DAY 4: 2nd match vs. Galmaegi FC at April 25thstadium – the Koreans won 5:0

15. DAY 4: Farewell dinner at Kobangsan Guesthouse, Pyongyang, hosted by DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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