South Korea held to a 1-1 draw by Japan to win 2008 East Asian Cup
CHONGQING, Feb. 23, 2008 (AMP) — China 2008 : Japan tied 1-1 with South Korea (halftime: 0-1), in a East Asian Cup final round game (Final Tournament) on Saturday night at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center. South Korea won the 3rd edition of the EAFF East Asian Cup, their second title in history, Japan finished second.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
Japan at the East Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2003)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2003)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2003, 2005)
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)
Japan
1:1
South Korea
1:1 (0:1)
- 23 February 2008
- 18:15
- Chongqing
Final Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 5 |
| Japan | 5 |
 North Korea | 2 |
 China | 0 |
Matches
East Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the EAFF East Asian Cup.