YOKOHAMA -- South Korea won the East Asian Football Championship on goals scored after a tame 0-0 draw with Japan at International Stadium Yokohama on Wed-nesday night.

News photoJapan midfielder Takashi Fukunishi shoots during the first half of the East Asian Championship final against South Korea at International Stadium Yokohama.

The last round-robin game of the tournament was billed as a final with both teams level on points at the top of the group, although Japan needed a win as South Korea had a scored more goals in the tournament.