China

China beats Australia 1-0 in Asian Cup warmup

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-07-05 08:25

HONG KONG - China upset the Melbourne Victory team from Australia in a soccer friendly on Wednesday, which was the last warmup for China for this month's Asian Cup soccer tournament in Southeast Asia.

Instead of the normal two halves, the match was divided into three sets. After a goalless first set, China, who want to advance into the second round of the tournament, went ahead in the 40th minute when substitute Wang Dong headed home a corner kick from close range.

China controlled the game but both sides could not make any goal afterward.

Zhang Yaokun, defender of the Chinese team, said they were not in the best form.

"This is a training session for us. We will have a short rest after the match and will sure adjust to the best form before we come to Malaysia." said Zhang.

The first match of China will be in July 10 against host Malaysia.