Victory Celebrated!
The 16th edition of the East Asian Cup, known as the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, took place in Suwon, South Korea from July 9 to July 17, 2025. This prestigious football competition in East Asia saw a total of 12 matches played over a period of 9 days, featuring teams from China, Japan, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei.
The tournament began with an exciting opening match between China and South Korea, which ended in a draw with a score of 2-2. This set the stage for an intense competition throughout the event.
In the women's event, South Korea emerged victorious, winning the tournament and securing the first place. They finished with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 5 points, scoring a total of 3 goals. China and Japan followed closely, both teams having 5 points each but ranked below South Korea based on the tiebreaker criteria of goals scored among the tied teams. South Korea scored 3 goals, China scored 2, and Japan scored 1.
South Korea's decisive win came after defeating Chinese Taipei 2-0 while China drew 0-0 with Japan. This result, combined with their superior goals scored in the head-to-head mini-league among the tied teams (South Korea had 3 goals scored vs China’s and Japan’s 2 and 1 respectively), propelled South Korea to the top of the standings.
China's journey to the final saw a notable performance from player Shao Ziqin, who scored a total of two goals in the tournament. One of these goals was scored against South Korea during their match, marking a significant moment in the competition.
The final standings of the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship women's event were as follows:
- South Korea (1 win, 2 draws, 5 points, 3 goals scored)
- China (0 wins, 3 draws, 3 goals total including prior matches, finished second by goals scored tiebreak)
- Japan (0 wins, 3 draws, 1 goal scored)
- Chinese Taipei (0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses)
The 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship was broadcasted live on various sports channels around the world, allowing football fans from East Asia and beyond to follow the action closely. VCG even captured a photo of the match between China and South Korea, immortalising a moment from this historic event.
This victory marks South Korea's second EAFF women's title and their first since 2005. The 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship was the fourth time in its history that China won the tournament, making it a highly competitive and exciting event for all involved.
Football was the center of attention during the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, with several intense matches taking place in the tournament. The conclusion of the women's event saw South Korea emerging victorious, securing the first place in sports history by winning the championship.
