Victory!
South Korea emerged victorious in the women's event of the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, also known as the East Asian Cup, held in Suwon, South Korea on July 9, 2025. The competition, exclusive to East Asian countries, featured four teams: China, Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei.
The women's match between South Korea and Chinese Taipei was a dominant display by the hosts, with Ji So-yun scoring a penalty and Jang Sel-gi adding another goal to secure a 2-0 victory. The score of the women's match between Japan and South Korea, as well as that between Japan and Chinese Taipei, were not specified in the article.
The key match results saw South Korea draw 1-1 with China and win 2-2 against Japan. China, on the other hand, played a 0-0 draw against Japan. The unique tiebreak rule in the competition, which considered points, head-to-head results, goal difference, and then goals scored among the tied teams, saw South Korea emerge as champions due to their superior number of goals scored.
China and Japan finished second and third respectively, with China scoring two goals and Japan one. Chinese Taipei, despite putting up a valiant effort, finished last after three losses.
The highlight of the competition for many was the 2-2 draw between China and South Korea, where Chinese player Shao Ziqin scored against the hosts. This goal proved crucial in the final standings, as it helped China and Japan finish with the same points (5 each), but South Korea's superior goal difference and higher number of goals scored gave them the edge.
The 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship marked South Korea's first victory in the women's event in 20 years and since its start in 2005. It was a well-deserved triumph for the South Korean team, who showed resilience and determination throughout the tournament.
Football was one of the features in the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, with the women's teams competing in the event. South Korea, the victors of the women's event, also demonstrated their football skills in the match against Chinese Taipei, securing a 2-0 win.
