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10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA][AFC ASIAN QUALIFIERS] Group C: Thailand 1-2 China PR

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November 16, 2023

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Bangkok: China PR started their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign in fine fashion after securing a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Thailand on Thursday.

Sarach Yooyen gave the Thais the lead but China bounced back in style with former Espanyol man Wu Lei getting a quick equaliser before substitute Wang Shangyuan completed the turnaround in the second half.

In their first proper foray forward in the 13th minute, China earned a corner kick which almost resulted in the opening goal when a low cross found Jiang Shenglong in the centre of the box, only for the Chinese defender to shoot wide. .....



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