South Korea wins 2019 EAFF East Asian Cup championship
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On December 18th Korea beat Japan men's team to capture East Asia 3d consecutive football title. The only goal by midfielder I.B. Hwang on the 28th minute elevated Korea to a third straight title at the EAFF E-1 Football Championship at Busan Asiad Stadium. Traditionally for Korea beating archrival Japan is more than just a sports victory - it's like a winning small war as two countries have a controversial relationship history and were fiercely competing at most sports events. Korea was occupied by Japan on 1910-1945.
Korea earlier won a match against Hong Kong 2-0 and then China 1-0.
On Tuesday Japan women's team beat Korea 1-0 for the title.
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