China's men's football team lost 0-3 to South Korea in their 2025 EAFF E-1 Championship opener on July 7 in Yongin. With interim coach Dejan Djurdjevic fielding a youth-heavy squad, limited preparation hindered tactical execution. Korea exploited defensive gaps: scoring through midfield penetration, a cross-header, and corner rebound. Chinese forwards including Wang Yudong created chances but failed to convert. The team aims to improve midfield-defense coordination in subsequent matches for rebuilding. (Photo/ VCG)
By Wang Xinyuan,Li Yuanyuan,Jiang Xinyi(intern) and Li Zi‘ang/China Youth Daily
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