East Asian Football Championship

Vahid Halilhodžić Host nation China remain in contention to win the sixth edition of the East Asian Cup heading into the final set of fixtures.

Uli Stielike South Korea will meet North Korea for the first time in over six years, with both alive in the East Asian Cup title race heading to Sunday.

Alain Perrin Fresh from a shock win over Japan, North Korea will be out to make it two from two at the East Asian Cup.

South Korea were unable to stretch their winning run to five games as Japan secured a 1-1 draw in the East Asian Cup.

Alberto Zaccheroni With his side out of contention at the East Asian Cup, Australia coach Holger Osieck promised to make changes for their final game against China.

China were held to a 1-1 draw with Japan on Sunday, handing the East Asia Cup title to South Korea in the process.

Archibald Thompson Australia attacker Archie Thompson could become the nation's all-time top scorer when his team face South Korea on Saturday.

Dong-Hyeon Seo South Korea's hopes of winning the East Asian Cup on home soil took a major blow on Wednesday, as they were held 0-0 by China.

Dabao Yu China recorded their first win of the East Asian Cup on Wednesday, defeating North Korea 2-0 in Wuhan.

Vahid Halilhodžić Defending East Asian Cup champions Japan kick-off their title defence against North Korea in Wuhan, China on Sunday.