E-1 Championship: Korea vs Japan — The Preview
We call it Han-il-jeon, they call it Nikkan-sen. All will agree: it’s the greatest rivalry in East Asian sport. Two neighbors who just don’t like each […]
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A hint of optimism: A review of the East Asian Cup
One look at the final standings and results would make one think that the team is the same as the one under Choi Kang-Hee. But, […]
Korea 1 Japan 2
Yesterday the East Asian Cup came to a close. It started with so much promise. But the last two games, especially last night’s, really took […]
For all the marbles: Korea vs Japan
The final match of the 2013 East Asian Cup will be at 8PM, Sunday night in Seoul (at Jamsil if you’re curious). Current leaders Japan […]
What to say? Korea 0 China 0
Another match, another scoreless draw. Really, the main points from the Australia match are applicable to this one as well. Poor finishing. Slow build-up play. […]
EAC: South Korea vs China Preview
The second round of the EAC resumes tomorrow. With South Korea playing China, and then Japan and Australia facing off. Both matches ended in draws […]
New Team, Same Result – Korea 0 Australia 0
Hong Myeong-Bo’s first game at the helm of the senior national team ended with a disappointing 0-0 result. In what was essentially a K League […]
EAC – South Korea vs Australia Preview
On Saturday, the East Asian Cup (hereafter referred to as the EAC) will kick off. South Korea is the host nation, and will play Australia. […]
East Asian Cup Call Ups
Hong Myeong-Bo has named his first squad since being appointed national team boss for the East Asian Cup.
East Asian Cup Reminder
I recall reading a complaint that there would be no South Korean football after the next round of qualifiers this summer. But, fear not! There […]