Goal Attained!
The 2025 East Asian Football Championship (EAFF E-1 Football Championship) women's event is currently captivating audiences, with the final round of matches showcasing intense competition.
In a thrilling turn of events, the match between China and South Korea ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite both teams finishing with the same points, South Korea emerged victorious due to superior goal-scoring performance in the tiebreakers.
South Korea clinched their title by defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their final match, finishing with 5 points from 1 win and 2 draws. China, on the other hand, drew 0-0 with Japan in the final round, also finishing with 5 points but placing second due to fewer goals scored in the tie-break criteria.
The match between China and South Korea was a significant contributing factor to the overall points tie among the top three teams. South Korea's victory was determined by the number of goals scored among the tied teams, with South Korea scoring 3 goals, China 2, and Japan 2.
This marks South Korea's second East Asian Cup title, their first since 2005. The squad, a blend of youthful talent and experienced players such as Ji So-yun and Jang Sel-gi, put up a strong performance throughout the tournament.
The 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship is being held in Suwon, South Korea. The score between China and South Korea remains the only draw in the tournament so far. The next match for China will be against Chinese Taipei.
The tournament features four teams: China, Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. Chinese player Shao Ziqin (No.20) scored against South Korea during the competition, while she also scored against Japan in the match between China and Japan.
This is the first time Japan has participated in a draw during the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship. The event, also known as the East Asian Cup, is a highly anticipated annual tournament that showcases the best women's football teams from East Asia.
In the 2025 East Asian Football Championship, the thrilling draw between China and South Korea significantly influenced the points table, with South Korea winning due to a superior goal-scoring performance in the tie-breakers.
Despite both teams finishing with the same number of points, South Korea was crowned champions, while China ended up as runners-up, having scored fewer goals in the tie-break criteria. The tournament, known as the East Asian Cup, features football matches, with various teams displaying their skills on the field, including China and South Korea.
