History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups

Jul 15, 2025



History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Lee Dong-kyung is throwing up his anger when his shot is blocked. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/



History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Lee Ho-jae is being blocked by the defense of Japan's Mochizuki and Ando. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Joo Min-gyu is attempting a header. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
The tears of the first defeat were painful.

South Korea's national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, lost 0-1 to Japan in the final match of the 2025 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) at Mir Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on the 15th. South Korea won third place in a row in the match against Japan. South Korea has been mired in a three-game losing streak for the first time since its first game against Japan in 1954. In addition, 「Hong Myung-bo 2」, which was launched in the second half of last year, suffered its first defeat in 13 official games. South Korea recorded 10 unbeaten games in the group stage of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup. She also won both of the previous two matches in this tournament. However, Japan, ranked 17th in the FIFA rankings, was blocked. Japan won the East Asian Cup for the second time in a row following the 2022 tournament.




History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Coach Hong Myung-bo is encouraging the players. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Director Moriyasu is crying while singing Kimigayo. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Seo Min-woo's attack is being blocked by Japan's Inagaki and Mochizuki's defense. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Japan's Germain, who scored the first goal, is being congratulated by his teammates. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
South Korea came up with a 3-4-3 tactic. Joo Min-gyu (Daejeon), Lee Dong-kyung (Kimcheon), and Na Sang-ho (Manchida) led the attack. Lee Tae-seok (Pohang), Kim Jin-kyu (Jeonbuk), Seo Min-woo (Gangwon), and Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon) were located in the midfield. Kim Joo-sung (Seoul), Park Jin-seop (Jeonbuk), and Park Seung-wook (Pohang) were in charge of defense. Cho Hyun-woo (Ulsan) defended the goal.

Japan had a 3-4-2-1 formation. Kakita Yuki stepped up to the front line. Daisei Miyashiro and Germain Ryo were on both wings. Soma Yuki, Hayao Kawabe, Inagaki Sho, and Henry Mochizuki were located at the waist. It's a die for three-back Koga, Hayato Araki, and Ando Tomoya were located. Keisuke Osako defended the goal.

It was a game where both teams could not back down. South Korea beat China (3-0) and Hong Kong (2-0) for the second straight win. Japan also defeated Hong Kong (6:1) and China (2:0) in a row. However, Japan (+7) was superior to Korea (+5) in goal difference.




History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Lee Dong-kyung is attacking. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Cho Hyun-woo and the defense, who allowed the first goal, are disappointed. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. The Red Devils cheer for the players. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. The Japanese cheering squad is giving a hot cheer. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
It started with the axis of Korea. Lee Dong-kyung lifted the mood with a momentary attack. Na Sang-ho also got a free kick opportunity by inducing the opponent's foul. In particular, Na Sang-ho tried to shoot sharply in a counterattack situation. However, Na Sang-ho's shot bounced off the side of the opponent's goal post.

Japan also launched a counterattack. It was fierce. In the 8th minute of the first half, Jermain Ryo completed Soma Yuki's pass with a left-footed shot. Last tournament MVP Yuki Soma delivered his third help of the tournament. Germain Ryo added another goal following four against Hong Kong.

Korea was shaken up sharply. The defense shook and allowed shots to the opponent. There was also a tangle between Korean players because they were in a hurry. South Korea closed the first half behind 0-1.




History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Moon Seon-min's side attack is being blocked by Japan's Mochizuki's defense. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Kim Moon-hwan is being pushed back by Soma's foul. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Kim Moon-hwan's side cross is narrowly missing. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
History of soccer disgrace → First 3 consecutive losses Hong Myung-bo's first loss tears, rival 01 stone loss...Japan to lose 2 consecutive East Asian Cups
The E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Na Sang-ho is trying to break through the side. Yongin = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.15/
At the beginning of the second half, South Korea took out a replacement card. Lee Ho-jae stepped on the ground instead of Joo Min-kyu. South Korea has increased the intensity of its attacks. He aimed for the goal by creating set-piece opportunities in succession. In particular, Lee Dong-kyung shook the opponent from the side and aimed for a goal. However, it was hardly finished. Korea once again used a replacement card. In the 19th minute of the second half, Moon Sun-min played instead of Na Sang-ho. Japan also excluded Yuki Kakita and Miyashiro Daisei, and added Mao Hosoya and Ryunosuke Sato to fight back.

'Hong Myung-bo-ho' was desperate. Kim Joo-sung even made 'headfirst' to break the opponent's attack. South Korea made another replacement in the 30th minute of the second half. Without Kim Jin-gyu and Lee Dong-kyung, Kang Sang-yoon and Oh Se-hoon were put in. He aimed to score with Lee Ho-jae and Oh Se-hoon 'Twin Tower'. Japan put Naomi Ueda and Gento Uno in place of Yuki Soma and Kawabe Hayao to protect them. Japan also caused controversy over the replacement process.

South Korea has launched a general offensive. South Korea was disappointed in the 39th minute of the second half when Lee Ho-jae's well-hit right foot shot was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper's defense. South Korea added Jung Seung-won instead of Kim Joo-sung and Japan added Hara Daichi instead of Jermain Ryo. Japan, which had crouched down, fought back with a counterattack. The extra time was five minutes. South Korea tried to score until the end but failed to achieve its goal. South Korea bowed to Japan 0-1.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.