SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – July 8, 2025 – The East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship kicked off in South Korea today, with the men’s national football team of China facing off against hosts South Korea in the opening match. The result was a 0-3 defeat for the Chinese side.
Following the game, media observers were quick to weigh in. One commentator noted, “China was down 0-2 at halftime. Frankly, they were fortunate to have conceded only two. It looked like a mismatch, with the South Korean team playing with superior skill and ease. Even considering South Korea fielded what appears to be a “B+ team,” the performance felt like a casual practice session for them, highlighting a vast, almost disheartening, talent gap.”
Renowned football commentator Zhan Jun posted on social media after the match, stating, “Beyond the three goals conceded, the defense was repeatedly breached with alarming ease by the opposition. Facing strong Asian rivals, China’s approach and tactical arrangements for defense were profoundly disappointing.”
The Chinese men’s national team is set to face Japan on July 12th in the second round of the East Asian Cup. The question on many minds is whether they will replicate the significant margin of defeat seen in their previous encounter with Japan, where they lost by seven goals.
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