SEOUL -- Substitute Sun Ke scored with three minutes left as China held Japan to a 3-3 draw on Sunday here at the East Asian Cup.
Wang Yongpo put China 1-0 ahead from the penalty spot in the 5th minute after Japan defender Yuzo Kurihara took Yu Dabao down in the box, but Yuzo Kurihara leveled with a header into the top corner on 33 minutes.
Yoichiro Kakitani struck just before the hour before setting up Masato Kudo to make it 3-1 two minutes later.
Wang converted from the spot for a second time in the 81st minute, reviving the hopes of a comeback for China.
China's continuous attacks paid off as Sun completed the scoring with a volley at the far post.
South Korea drew 0-0 with Australia in the opening game of the men's tournament on Saturday.
The East Asian Cup was launched in 2003. China also won the tournament in 2005. South Korea won the tournament in 2003 and 2008.
