In an electrifying match on Tuesday, China shook off their losing streak by defeating Indonesia 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Qualifiers! 🎉 The victory at Qingdao's stadium in east China's Shandong Province has reignited hopes for China's journey to the World Cup.
After tough losses against Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Australia, China's squad knew this game was a must-win. Coach Branko Ivankovic pulled out all the stops, assembling a star-studded offensive trio: Wei Shihao, Zhang Yuning, and A Lan. Despite injuries, the team brought their A-game! 💪
China dominated the first half, with the crowd going wild when they opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Gao Zhunyi set up Jiang Shenglong, who delivered a perfect pass to Behram Abduweli. From close range, Abduweli didn't hold back, sending the ball into the net and putting China ahead 1-0! ⚽️
Just before halftime, the excitement hit a peak. In the 44th minute, Gao handed Zhang Yuning a golden opportunity at the edge of the box. Without missing a beat, Zhang fired the ball into the right corner, making it 2-0! The goalkeeper didn't stand a chance. The stadium erupted! 🥳
Indonesia didn't go down without a fight, managing to score in the second half. But China's defense held strong, and the match ended with smiles all around for the home team. This win not only boosts their standings but also lifts the spirits of fans across the nation. Next stop: keeping the momentum alive! 🚀
Stay tuned, football fans—China's World Cup dream is back on track! 🇨🇳✨
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China beat Indonesia, end losing streak in 2026 World Cup Qualifying
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