Men's soccer team ends campaign after defeat
Updated: 2010-11-15 21:55
(Xinhua)
GUANGZHOU - Chinese men's soccer team suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to arch rival South Korea on Monday when the host's aim to enter last eight was sarcastically shattered in a lackluster 1/8 final.
The South Koreans faced few threats from a seemingly amateurish side who created few chances and shots but in a fragile defence.
China was entirely on the defensive in first 15 minutes when the South Koreans kept on pressure with their dangerous striker Park Chu-yong's lead.
Four minutes later, Chinese players made a series of mistakes in their right flanks before a speedy counter-attack of the opponent sent Kim Jung Woo unmarked in the area to beat a helpless keeper Zhang Shichang.
The host's only shot in first half was also their best chance in 90 minutes when Maitijiang's follow-up header soared above the crossbar.
Two minutes after the restart, Park Chu-yong showed his value as the wild card overage player for his side.
The striker from the French club AS Monaco delivered a curving free-kick to the far dead corner, enlarging the lead to 2-0.
Cho Young Cheol scored the last goal on 58th minute when the unmarked midfielder converted a left-wing low cross to the third one.
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