EAST ASIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION
TEAMS
SCHEDULE [VENUE TIME] Match Schedule 
8SUN
December, 2024
11WED
December, 2024
14SAT
December, 2024
17TUE
December, 2024
TABLE
| TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guam | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Macau | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, China | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Chinese Taipei | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Mongolia | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -7 |
※PTS:Points. MP:Match played. W:Win. D:Draw. L:Lose. GF:Goal For. GA:Goal Against. GD:Goal Difference
MESSAGE
EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2024
President’s Message
Dear Football Families of the East Asian Football Federation,
It is with great joy that we gather in Hong Kong, China, for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2024. After seven years, this exciting event returns to Hong Kong bringing with it passion and the spirit of competition.
Football in East Asia has made significant strides at all levels over the years, and it is a pleasure to witness the success of our Member Associations on the international stage. China PR, DPR Korea, Japan, and the Korea Republic are all competing for a spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, in the AFC Asian Qualifiers. Moreover, the DPR Korea and Japan U20 Women’s teams competed in the final of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, showcasing their talent and the DPR Korea U17 Women’s team has marked a remarkable achievement of becoming the Champion in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. We hope that this competition serves as a platform to highlight the passion, power, and skills of our teams.
In this Preliminary Competition, five participating teams will fiercely compete for the fourth slot in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship Finals, which will be hosted next year in Korea Republic. We look forward to witnessing the teams inspire the next generation and create lasting memories.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the Football Association of Hong Kong, China Ltd., the host of this competition, for their tireless efforts in making this event possible. I also extend my best wishes to all participating teams.
Let us come together to celebrate the beautiful game and make this competition one to remember.
May the best team win!
TASHIMA Kohzo
President, East Asian Football Federation
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Official Title of the Competition
EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2024
Host
East Asian Football Federation (EAFF)
Organising Association
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited
Competition Date
8-17 December 2024
Venue
Mong Kok Stadium / Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground / Hong Kong Stadium
Participating Associations
Group A: Guam / Macau
Group B: Chinese Taipei / Hong Kong China / Mongolia
Match Fixture
| Date | KO Time | Match NO. | Match & Stadium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 December (Sun) | 18:00 | No.1 | Mongolia vs Hong Kong, China | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 9 December (Mon) | REST DAY | |||
| 10 December (Tue) | ||||
| 11 December (Wed) | 20:00 | No.2 | Chinese Taipei vs Mongolia | Mong Kok Stadium |
| 12 December (Thu) | REST DAY | |||
| 13 December (Fri) | ||||
| 14 December (Sat) | 14:00 | No.3 | Macau vs Guam | Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground |
| 20:00 | No.4 | Hong Kong, China vs Chinese Taipei | Mong Kok Stadium | |
| 15 December (Sun) | REST DAY | |||
| 16 December (Mon) | ||||
| 17 December (Tue) | 20:00 | No.5 | Winner of Group A vs Winner of Group B | Hong Kong Stadium |
Mode of Competition and Rules for Determining the Winner
1.
The Preliminary shall consist of five (5) Participating Teams, drawn into two (2) teams in group A and three (3) teams in group B.
2.
Each Participating Team shall play against the other Participating Teams within its group in a round-robin league system in accordance with the Match Schedule.
3.
The Participating Teams will receive three (3) points for a win, one (1) point for a draw and none for a defeat.
4.
The first-placed Participating Team in each group shall qualify for the Preliminary Final and the winning team of the Preliminary Final will qualify for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship Final Competition.
5.
EAFF shall decide the match fixtures for the Preliminary in consultation with the Organising Association.
6.
The ranking in each group shall be determined in descending order as follows:
1. Higher number of points obtained in the matches identified by EAFF.
2. Superior goal difference from the matches identified by EAFF.
3. Higher number of goals scored from the matches identified by EAFF.
4. The lower score calculated according to the number of yellow and red cards received in the group Matches identified by EAFF in accordance with Appendix 2; or
5. Draw of lots
7.
If the Participating Teams in the Final match ties after 90 minutes of play, the teams will directly proceed to kicks from the Penalty Mark to determine the winner of the Preliminary Competition.
Duration of matches
Each Match shall last ninety (90) minutes, comprising two periods of forty-five (45) minutes with an interval of fifteen (15) minutes in between from the whistle ending the first period to the whistle starting the second period.