Hong Myungbo’s charges lost 1-0 against Japan in the third match of the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship in Yongin Mir Stadium on Tuesday, with Ryo Germain netting the only goal of the game on eight minutes.
Having defeated China PR 3-0 and Hong Kong 2-0, the Taegeuk Warriors finished second after losing to Japan, who emerged victorious with three consecutive wins. China finished in third place with three points, with Hong Kong on the bottom of the table without a point. .....
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