Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: With an eye on the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2018, Korea Republic's challenge in the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Women's Football Championship will come from a squad mixed with experienced and rising stars.
Head coach Yoon Duk-yeo on Tuesday announced a 23-player roster for the Championship in Chiba, Japan where Korea Republic will take on Japan, China PR and DPR Korea on December 8 to 15.
Included were eight who weren't in the squad for Korea Republic's October friendlies against the United States as Yoon left out players, including Chelsea Ladies forward Ji So-yun, who are with their clubs in Europe.
Korea Republic's attack in Chiba will be led by Yoo Young-a (pictured above), the top scorer in the current squad with 32 goals in 84 matches.
Other veterans include midfielder Cho So-hyun (pictured below), team captain who has won 102 caps, and goalkeeper Kim Jeong-mi, who has played 110 international matches.
Kim is one of the eight players who didn't face the United States last month.
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