SEOUL, July 27 — South Korea shocked reigning Women's World Cup champions Japan, defeating them 2-1 in the last East Asian Cup women's match on Sunday and helping neighbours North Korea claim their first title at the regional event.

Striker Ji So-Yun scored both South Korean goals at Seoul's Jamsil Olympic Stadium, as the hosts won for the first time at this year's event and denied Japan their third consecutive East Asian Cup title.

Earlier on Saturday, North Korea defeated China 1-0 to end the tournament on seven points. — AFP