Korea Republic U18 made it two wins from two at the China-Japan-Korea Junior Sports Exchange Meet, defeating China U18 2-1 on August 27, 2025. In a 10:00 kick-off, the Korean side demonstrated their tournament pedigree by coming from behind to claim all three points. China U18 took an early lead, sending the home supporters into raptures, but Korea Republic's resilience shone through. They equalized before halftime and scored a second-half winner to complete the turnaround. The match was a showcase of intense rivalry and high technical skill at the youth level. This victory solidified Korea Republic U18's position at the top of the tournament standings, while the defeat was a harsh lesson for the Chinese side in closing out games against top-quality opposition.