East Asian Cup 2008 : South Korea defeats China 3-2
CHONGQING, Feb. 17, 2008 (AMP) — China 2008 : South Korea defeated China by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 1-0), in a East Asian Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Sunday afternoon at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center.
The result put the Koreans top of the group with 3 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet North Korea at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center on February 20, while China will face Japan.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
China at the East Asian Cup
- 1 title (2005)
- 3 appearances (first in 2003)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2003)
- Statistics: Champions (2005) Third Place (2003)
South Korea at the East Asian Cup
- 1 title (2003)
- 3 appearances (first in 2003)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2003)
- Statistics: Champions (2003) Fourth Place (2005)
China
2:3
South Korea
2:3 (0:1)
- 17 February 2008
- 15:30
- Chongqing
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 3 |
 Japan | 0 |
 North Korea | 0 |
| China | 0 |
Matches
- China 2-3 South Korea
- Japan - North Korea 18:15
- China - Japan 18:15
- South Korea - North Korea 20:45
- Japan - South Korea 18:15
- China - North Korea 20:45
East Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the EAFF East Asian Cup.