East Asian Cup 2008 : China beats North Korea 3-1 to claim East Asian Cup third place
CHONGQING, Feb. 23, 2008 (AMP) — China 2008 : China defeated North Korea by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a East Asian Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Saturday night at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center. China finished third in the 2008 EAFF East Asian Cup, while North Korea took the fourth place.
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)
North Korea at the East Asian Cup
- 2 appearance (2005)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2005)
- Statistics: Third Place (2005)
China
3:1
North Korea
3:1 (1:1)
- 23 February 2008
- 20:45
- Chongqing
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 5 |
 Japan | 5 |
| China | 3 |
| North Korea | 2 |
Matches
East Asian Cup History
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