Starting the journey to the FIFA World Cup Russia - Japan, Korea Republic and China played their first friendly match after this summer’s World Cup eaff/fanzone/column/column38.html ■China came from behind to defeat Kuwait at home The three driving forces of the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) have entered a new cycle towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Japan, Korea Republic and China all played friendly matches during the international week in September. First, China welcomed Kuwait on the 4th September and took the initiative from an early stage. They made several chances with a 3-4-3 formation and left winger Wu Lei hit the left upright, raising local supporters’ expectations. On 36 minutes, a spot-kick was awarded to the home side after left midfielder Yu Hai was fouled in the penalty area. But Kuwait avoided falling behind as their goalkeeper superbly stopped Yu Hai and, conversely, took the lead from a corner just before halftime. However, China regained control of the game and they were level in the 53rd minute. Yang Xu received a pass in the penalty area. Holding his marker, the centre forward drilled his right-foot shot into the net. Four minutes past the hour, the EAFF member managed to turn the game around. After Kuwait’s goalkeeper failed to punch away a cross, substitute Yu Hanchao found the net with a terrific right-foot volley. Spurred on by the local crowd, China maintained momentum and Wu Lei clinically scored a late goal in a one-on-one situation. This goal secured the second victory for French coach Alain Perrin, in charge since this February. ＞Read More eaff/fanzone/column/column38.html
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:37:21 +0000
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