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Kyrgyzstan opened the scoring but it was China who claimed three points from the opening fixture in Asian Cup Group C.

Zhi Zheng China may have to play the mouth-watering Asian Cup last-eight tie versus Australia without captain Zheng Zhi due to a back injury.

Marcello Lippi China's 2019 Asian Cup campaign could be the last challenge of a glittering coaching career for Marcello Lippi.

Uzbekistan With three of the four nations having reached the semi-finals or better in the past three Asian Cups, Group B is set to be a competitive one.

Singapore secured a shock World Cup qualifying draw in Japan on a day in which the tiny island of Guam celebrated victory over India.

China PR Yu Hai punished Naif Hazazi's saved penalty, firing China to a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup at Suncorp Stadium.

Mahmoud Al Mawas War-torn Syria, ranked 114th in the world, caused a shock in World Cup qualifying as they beat China 1-0 at Shaanxi Province Stadium.

Ryan Giggs Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is a three-time Champions League winner but he ranks becoming Wales' record scorer among his best moments.

Marcello Lippi Wu Lei will be back for China's clash with Thailand, who have reached the knockout stages following a change of coach during the tournament.

Heung-Min Son Both sides are already through to the last 16 of the Asian Cup, but top spot in Group C is up for grabs at Al Nahyan Stadium on Wednesday.