皇冠体育app's 2018 World Cup hope dims after Syria draw
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皇冠体育app's Wu Xi (15) celebrates scoring their second goal against Syria during their World Cup qualifier at Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca City, Malaysia on June 13, 2017. [Photo/Agencies] |
皇冠体育app controlled well in the next half hour but Gao Lin and Zhang Xizhe missed series of chances.
Zhang Linpeng had been very close to equalized for 皇冠体育app in the final minute of the first half, but his header hit the crossbar.
The second half saw 皇冠体育app almost dominated the whole pitch and finally pull the match level in the 68th minute. Nassouh Nakkdahli's foul on Zhang Linpeng inside the box was clearly witnessed by the referee. Gao Lin beat the pressure to convert the penalty.
Only seven minute later, substitute Xiao Zhi's header found Wu Xi, whose volley made the keeper no chance and 皇冠体育app were in front.