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13:11, 07-Sep-2018
China U-21 team suffer thunder and lightning to break off with Tajikistan
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12:59, 10-Sep-2018
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The China U-21 national football team and Tajikistan U-21 suffered thunder and lightning in International Youth Football tournament match in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Thursday. The match has to be suspended when the two sides were 1-1. The remaining match is supposed to be held on Friday.
In the first half, Tajikistan's tight defense made China difficult to strike. The two teams scrambled in the midfield at the beginning of the match. In 22nd minute and 25th minute, China attacked from the right and middle respectively. He Xi and Cong Zhen's shot were taken by the Tajikistan goalkeeper.
The first goal appeared in the 41st minute, Tajikistan organized an attack in penalty area, Rahimov Muhammadjon pushed it to the net after receiving a pass from the left side. Tajikistan led 1-0.
In the second half, the rain was heavier while China began to take the control. In 70th minute, China got a free-kick to seize the chance. Xie Weijun jumped up and headed the ball to the net. China made it 1-1.
The match broke off in 77th minute with a 1-1 draw. /VCG Photo
The match broke off in 77th minute with a 1-1 draw. /VCG Photo
The rain became heavier in 77th minute with thunder and lightning, and the competition has to be terminated. The remaining time will probably continue on Friday night.
Dutch coach Guus Hiddink showed up again in the stands as the China beat Myanmar 1-0 two days before.
In another match finished on that day, Uzbekistan U-21 beat Myanmar U-21 2-0. Uzbekistan beat Tajikistan 1-0 in the opening match and got two wins till now.