A winner mentality, if nothing else. Will win a few more matches that would otherwise end in a draw and draw a few more matches that would otherwise end in a small loss. But given the current state of Chinese soccer, with its fundamental lack of infrastructure and real participation, would this be enough to make a material difference? I can only say I'm at most cautiously optimistic.
1-0 HT. Not bad at all. Small lead at HT in must-win game, now is the time a coach like Lippi works his magic.
Korea attacking well for the first minutes in the second half. 50', China got a pretty good chance. Zhang Linpeng is the bright spot.
68', great run by China. Zhang Linpeng started it again. Wu Xi's shot was just a little soft. No goal.
Yu Dabao out. Cramps. Not a good sign. Fatigue may become a factor for Team China. A great game by him both attacking and defending. Zhang Yuling in.
Gave up two corners in a roll. Goal post saved China, or was it Wu Xi? Wu Xi. 81'. China is lost that contest in the box easily. Fatigue.
83', plus 1 for Zeng Cheng again. 86', bad place to give up a fk by Zhang Zhipeng. Zeng Cheng saved the day again. 87', Korea fouled. Threat averted.
Great result for China! Hail Lippi! Zeng Cheng or Feng Xiaoting for man of the match. Both outstanding today.
Great Game by us, we deserved the win. The help of the ref was still unnecessary. How tf did Yin Hongbo #17 made it on the Field lol
If we can snatch a win or draw against Iran on Tuesday then we may have a shot at the playoff spot thanks to Syria stealing a win against Uzbekistan
If you can perform the same in front of 80k opponent fans and against Iran. That is a big if. Iran is getting ready for a serious match since winning China literary means we can lay back and watch the rest of WCQs as friendly games to test our younger talents in our B and C teams. Good luck and congrats on your victory. Winning S.Korea is an achievement for a team like China.