Late Blows Jolt China, Qatar Shock South Korea

Ahmad Al Salih’s late strike dealt a body blow to China’s faltering quest to reach a second World Cup on Tuesday, as blockaded Qatar kept their slimmest of hopes alive with a shock 3-2 victory over South Korea. Marcello Lippi’s China were within reach of only their second win in Group A when Al Salih … Read more

Late Blows Jolt China, Japan In World Cup Qualifying

Ahmad Al Salih’s late strike dealt a body blow to China’s faltering quest to reach a second World Cup on Tuesday, as Japan’s serene progress received a jolt from Iraq. Marcello Lippi’s China were within reach of only their second win in Group A when Al Salih curled home a free kick in injury time … Read more

Late Syria Strike Dims China’s World Cup Hopes

Ahmad Al Salih’s injury-time free kick dealt China’s already faint World Cup hopes another body blow as they were held 2-2 by Syria on Tuesday. China had fought back from Syria’s first-half penalty to lead 2-1 before the bearded Al Salih skilfully converted from the edge of the ‘D’ in the third added minute. Marcello … Read more