SEOUL - South Korea dominated the opening match of the East Asian Cup against Australia Saturday but had to be content with a 0-0 draw as it failed to capitalize on the numerous chances it created during the one-sided affair. The July 20-28 four-nation event is organized by the East Asian Football Federation and features three teams who have booked their tickets from Asia for the 2014 World Cup — South Korea, Australia, and Japan — as well as holder China. Playing under new coach Hong Myung-bo for the first time and in front of a passionate home crowd in Seoul, South Korea was denied by the profligacy of their strikers and numerous saves by Socceroos goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic. Zambia wins Cosafa Cup Early and late goals from free-kicks gave Zambia the Cosafa Cup Saturday with a 2-0 win over holder Zimbabwe. Promoted Alex N'gonga scored after four minutes and substitute Kabaso Chongo sealed success two minutes into stoppage time in the Zambian mining city of Ndola. But the scoreline was cruel to Zimbabwe, which won far more possession only to be foiled by some great goalkeeping from Danny Munyau and its own poor finishing. It was the fourth southern African national team championship title for Zambia, matching Zimbabwe's record. And France-born Zambia coach Herve Renard got the revenge he craved for 2005 and 2009 final defeats by Zimbabwe. It was his second trophy in charge of the Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets), having defied the odds to win the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. United wins big Jesse Lingard and Danny Welbeck scored two goals each to lead Manchester United to a comprehensive 5-1 preseason victory over a combined A-League ‘All Stars' team Saturday for David Moyes' first victory as manager. Dutch star Robin Van Persie scored a late goal to the delight of more than 82,000 fans at Sydney's former Olympic stadium. Albanian striker Besart Berisha scored the lone goal for the A-League team in the second half. United now travels to Japan for the third stop of its preseason Asia Pacific preseason tour for friendlies against Yokohama F Marinos and Cerezo Osaka next week. — Agencies
