Starting line-up players of South Korea pose for group photos before their men's match against Japan at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019. (Photos: Xinhua)

Suzuki Musashi (1st R) of Japan vies against Hwang Inbeom of South Korea during their men's match at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.

Kim Minjae (1st R) of South Korea vies against Miura Genta (2nd R) during their men's match at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.

Ueda Ayase (L) of Japan vies against Kim Younggwon of South Korea during their men's match at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.

Tagawa Kyosuke (L) of Japan vies against Na Sangho of South Korea during their men's match at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.

Hwang Inbeom of South Korea jumps out of the field after scoring during the men's match against Japan at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.

Na Sangho of South Korea competes during the men's match against Japan at the 2019 East Asian Cup in Busan, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019.