North Korea U23 began their OCA Asian Games campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Chinese Taipei U23 on September 19, 2023. The match, which kicked off at 16:00, saw the North Korean side demonstrate efficiency and defensive solidity to claim all three points. They took control of the game early, scoring a first-half goal to settle any nerves. In the second half, they doubled their advantage, effectively sealing the match result. Chinese Taipei struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organized North Korean defense. The 2-0 win provided North Korea U23 with a perfect start in the group stage, putting them in a strong position in the early league table, while Chinese Taipei was left to regroup after an opening defeat.