East Asian Cup: South Korea Women’s Soccer 4-0 Victory Over Taiwan... Lee Mina Multi-Goal

Lee Mina scoring the first goal

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The South Korean women's national football team, participating in the final match of the 2022 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup), secured their first victory by defeating Taiwan.

Led by coach Colin Bell, South Korea achieved a 4-0 complete victory over Taiwan in the tournament's last match held on the 26th at Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Lee Mina's multi-goal performance, along with goals from Kang Chaerim (Hyundai Steel) and Go Minjeong (Changnyeong WFC), led the team to victory.

Currently, South Korea's record stands at 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The final rankings will be determined based on the results of matches between Japan (2 wins) and China (1 win, 1 draw). A win by Japan is favorable for South Korea; if Japan defeats China, South Korea will place second based on goal difference. However, if the match ends in a draw or China wins, South Korea will finish third in the tournament.

On this day, South Korea positioned Choi Yuri (Hyundai Steel) and Kang Chaerim up front, with Ji Soyun (Suwon FC), Lee Mina, and Lee Youngju (Madrid CFF) supporting behind.

Additionally, Hong Hyeji, Im Seonju, and Kim Hyeri (all from Hyundai Steel) took charge of defense, while Jang Seulgi (Hyundai Steel) and Chu Hyoju (Suwon FC) played as left and right wingers. Goalkeeper Yoon Younggeul (unaffiliated) started the match.

From the early minutes, South Korea controlled the game. At the 2nd minute, Ji Soyun passed to Kim Hyeri, who threatened the Taiwan goal with a mid-range shot, and at the 9th minute, Kim Hyeri earned a corner kick opportunity, actively initiating attacks.

At the 11th minute, Im Seonju collided with the Taiwan goalkeeper during a free-kick situation, leading to Kim Yoonji (Suwon FC) being substituted in.

Substitute Kim Yoonji actively participated in the attack, including a header shot during a corner kick at the 23rd minute of the first half.

The first goal came at the 35th minute of the first half. Jang Seulgi received a pass from Ji Soyun, broke through the left flank, and delivered a cross, which Lee Mina rushed in to push into the net with her right foot in front of the goal.

At the 38th minute, Choi Yuri sent a cross from the right side, and Kang Chaerim rushed into the penalty area, redirecting the ball with her right foot to make it 2-0.

Lee Mina scored her second goal in the first half at the 40th minute, receiving a clever penetrating pass from Ji Soyun, evading one defender, and finishing with a right-footed shot.

Early in the second half, Ji Soyun was substituted after being hit on the ankle by an opponent's kick, and the match pace somewhat slowed down afterward.

At the 34th minute of the second half, South Korea made substitutions to change the momentum, bringing in Park Eunseon (Seoul City Hall), Go Minjeong (Changnyeong WFC), and Jang Yubin (Seoul City Hall) for Lee Youngju, Chu Hyoju, and Choi Yuri.

Finally, in stoppage time of the second half, Go Minjeong headed in a cross from Kang Chaerim to score an additional goal, sealing a 4-goal margin victory.

Afterward, Jang Seulgi took a shot from the center after the opposing goalkeeper dropped the ball, but the shot went over the crossbar.

With this victory, FIFA-ranked 18th South Korea improved their head-to-head record against 40th-ranked Taiwan to 14 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, marking a 14-game winning streak since 2000.

South Korea recorded their first clean sheet of the tournament, while Taiwan finished the competition without any points after losing 0-2 to China, 1-4 to Japan, and the final match.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.