| 2009 East Asian Games | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Hong Kong |
| Dates | 2 December – 12 December |
| Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Hong Kong (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Japan |
| Third place |  South Korea |
| Fourth place |  North Korea |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 34 (3.4 per match) |
| Attendance | 97,816 (9,782 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Nine players (2 goals each) |
The football tournament at the 2009 East Asian Games was held from 2 December 2009 to 13 December 2009. Host Hong Kong defeated Japan 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out in the final after a 1–1 draw to win their first-ever international title, while South Korea beat North Korea with the same score to finish third.