Suwon: South Korea captured their first East Asian women's football title in 20 years Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei at home. Ji So-yun scored a 70th-minute penalty and Jang Selgi added the insurance marker 15 minutes later in the final match of the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) Women's E-1 Football Championship at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, some 30 kilometers south of Seoul.

According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea, China, and Japan all finished with five points, each with a win and two draws. South Korea had a 2-2 draw against China and a 1-1 draw against Japan before Wednesday. Earlier in the day, China and Japan, after each had defeated Chinese Taipei, played to a goalless draw. Goals scored in head-to-head matches among the three tied teams was the first tiebreaker, and South Korea came out on top with three goals -- followed by China's two and Japan's one.

This victory marks South Korea's first EAFF title since winning the inaugural crown in 2005. The team received US$70,000 in prize money. Jang Selgi was named the MVP of the tournament, while her teammate, Kim Min-jung, was recognized as the competition's top goalkeeper. This was Jang's first individual award of her club and national team career.

"I think it has been a total team effort. Everyone was on the same page, whether it was the regulars or reserves," Jang said. "We all worked hard for the same goal and that's what makes this win so special. I may be the MVP here but I want to thank all of my teammates and coaches for what they did at this tournament."

The 34-year-old Ji, the all-time South Korean leader with 169 caps and 74 goals, achieved her first trophy with the national team nearly 19 years after making her international debut.

South Korea, ranked 21st globally, improved to 15 wins, two draws, and four losses against 42nd-ranked Chinese Taipei, with all victories coming in succession. Needing a win to secure the tournament, South Korea controlled the match early in rainy conditions and maintained their dominance throughout the first half, despite not capitalizing on initial chances.

Kim Mi-yeon hit the left side of the net with a header in the fifth minute, and Jeong Da-bin was denied on a volley shortly after. Jang Selgi had a shot saved by goalkeeper Wang Yu-Ting in the 36th minute, keeping the score goalless.

South Korea missed several opportunities in the second half's opening moments. Substitute Mun Eun-ju set up Jeong for an open shot, but her attempt rolled past the right post. Mun then assisted Lee Geum-min, whose shot was saved by defender Su Sin-Yun.

South Korea finally scored in the 70th minute after Kang Chae-rim was fouled in the box, allowing Ji to convert a penalty. Chen Jin-Wen's subsequent shot for Chinese Taipei missed the target, and Jang sealed the victory with her second goal in the 85th minute.

South Korea had 24 shot attempts to Chinese Taipei's three, and finished with an 11-0 advantage in shots on target.