Match Review:

DPRK's goal, just two minutes into the first half, decided the winner. Kim Un-ju's corner kick led to the defender Ri Un-hyang's heading shoot, drilling through the Chinese goalkeeper Wang Fei's blockade. It was a miraculous heading goal that scored despite the shooter being marked, and unbalanced. China PR reacted by commencing an offensive strategy, but were DPRK's guerilla-esque tactics and long pass gave China PR a hard time. DPRK surpassed China PR in stamina. Unlike China, which could not focus its forces during the last 15 minutes of the game, DPRK remained relentless, with Kim Jo-ran atttempting a dire long-distance shoot. In the end, DPRK scored a victory against China, a team considered to be one of the most formidable opponents.

Match Star: Ra Un-sim

Ri Un-hyang's decisive goal was important, but it was Ra Un-sim who played the main role in DPRK taking the lead. With a ruthless dribble, accurate kicks, and wide field of movement, she was a great threat to the Chinese defense. She displayed a performance worthy of an ace and the captain of the team.

Match Review:

Korea Republic showed excellent potential, winning against the world-class Japanese team. Korea had lost its two previous matches and had fallen to the bottom. 11 minutes first half, team ace Ji So-yun's right-foot freekick from the right of the penalty arc successfully went into the Japanese goalposts. Japan reacted with their signature pass-play and powerful push, taking back the lead from Korea Republic. Korea defense, however, seemed unflawed, and took a counterattack at 12 minutes second half with Jeon Ga-eul assisting Ji So-yun's second goal. A few minutes later Yuki Ogimi's goal began to balance the scale, but the time ran out before an equalizer could be made. It was perhaps the biggest twist in all EAFF Women's East Asian Cup 2013 matches.

Match Star: Ji So-yun

Korea Republic's Ace Ji So-yun scored two goals today, showing her skills worthy of the name. She had difficulties reacting to the defense focused on her in the previous matches, but displayed excellent skills and threatened Japan's defense this match. Her successful freekick at 11 minutes first half was especially impressive.