North Korea to clash with Hong Kong for EAFF slot

North Korea and Hong Kong will play-off on Sunday for a spot in the East Asian Football Federation Championship next year. Following wins against Mongolia (7-0) and hosts Macau (7-1), North Korea took top place in Group A while Hong Kong negotiated its way past Taiwan on goal difference in Group B by beating Guam (15-1) after drawing with Taiwan 1-1. The EAFF Championship will be held in China from 17-24 February 2008.