On Sunday night in Yancheng, east China's Jiangsu Province, China's U22 team delivered a nail-biting performance against South Korea in a friendly match. The atmosphere was electric from the start, with Chen Zeshi nearly giving China an early lead as his free kick rattled the crossbar. ⚽
In the 20th minute, Qingdao West Coast midfielder Xu Bin intercepted a pass and unleashed a long-range shot. The South Korean goalkeeper stood firm with a brilliant save, keeping the game tightly contested.
The turning point came in the 86th minute. A crucial corner kick was met by Peng Xiao, whose header struck the woodwork. Quick-thinking Liu Haofan capitalized on the rebound, scoring the decisive goal that secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the hosts. 🎉
This thrilling win not only highlights emerging talent on the pitch but also showcases the spirit and determination of China's U22 team, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
