South Korea women defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the Asian Games on 16 September 2026. The result leaves the hosts top of the group with nine points from three matches. All three victories for South Korea came without a single draw or defeat. Hong Kong remain in third place with just three points after three games.
The Korean side have now played every opponent in their group and won all three. That puts them clear at the summit, with six points separating them from Hong Kong in third. A perfect start suggests confidence heading into the knockout stages.
Hong Kong's record tells a different story. One win from three matches leaves them with two defeats, including losses to Vietnam and Japan. Their only positive result came against Nepal in October 2023, which was not part of this tournament. The gap in form between the two sides has been clear.
Recent results show South Korea have had mixed results against stronger opposition. They lost 3-0 to Thailand and Japan in August 2026, but bounced back with 3-1 wins over Vietnam and Hong Kong. The previous meeting between these teams ended 3-1 in favour of South Korea on 26 August 2026. Today's 3-0 scoreline extended that advantage.
For Hong Kong, the result means another defeat in the group stage. They face another match to try and salvage something from their campaign. South Korea, meanwhile, can look forward to a knockout phase with momentum on their side.
