夺冠，对于中国男子足球来说，往往是天方夜谭。这次东亚四强赛和韩、日交手保持不败,赢了朝鲜，一举夺冠，国足最大的收获无疑是找回丢失已久的自信心。换句话说：“国足，有点像男子汉了！”
　　China has lifted the trophy in the East Asian Football Championship by defeating North Korea 2-0 in the South Korean city of Daegu. It is the first time China has won the title since the four-nation tournament was launched in 1990.

　　China snatched one victory and two draws in its three games this tournament, topping the rankings with five points.

　　Li Yan opened the scoring for the Chinese side through a penalty kick in the 13th minute after teammate Xie Hui was fouled in the box. China closed in for victory when Xie Hui made a fierce drive to the goal from a Gao Lin's cross on the left side.

　　In a later match on Sunday, Japan beat hosts South Korea 1-0 to finish second in the tournament.