In a dramatic, rain-soaked showdown at Suwon, South Korea captured the 2025 EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship with a thrilling 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei. 🌧️⚽ The victory electrified fans and marked a major milestone for the team.
The atmosphere was intense as China and Japan battled in a goalless draw under relentless rain. Both sides applied high pressing and swift counterattacks, but heavy downpours made it hard to turn chances into goals.
All three top teams — South Korea, China, and Japan — ended the tournament with five points each. With the tie-breaker decided by the number of goals scored, South Korea came out on top with three goals, while China and Japan finished with two and one goal respectively.
China coach Ante Milicic summed up the efforts amid the challenging weather, saying, "Both teams worked hard despite the climate. I'm proud of the way my team played and fought."
This triumph marks South Korea's second East Asian Championship title, their first since 2005, and sets the stage for even more exciting action in women's football. 🎉
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South Korea capture East Asian Championship as China draw with Japan
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