World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : China beats South Korea 1-0
CHANGSHA, Mar. 23, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : China defeated South Korea by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night at the Helong Stadium in Changsha.
All the action happened in the first half, with Yu Dabao goal in the 35th minute.
The result put the Koreans second in Group A with 10 points. China is 5th with 5 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet Syria at the Helong Stadium on March 28, while China will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group A
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Overview
China at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2002)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1954)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2002)
China
1:0
South Korea
1:0 (1:0)
- 23 March 2017
- 19:35
- Changsha
Third Round Group A
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 14 |
| South Korea | 10 |
 Uzbekistan | 9 |
 Syria | 5 |
| China | 5 |
 Qatar | 4 |
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