South Korea shocked reigning Women's World Cup champion Japan, winning 2-1 in the last East Asian Cup women's match on Saturday and helping neighbor North Korea claim its 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 its third consecutive East Asian Cup title.

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