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China: 'Roos Are Different Class'

China: 'Roos Are Different Class'

CHINA captain Zheng Zhi has reacted positively after his side was handed a tough World Cup qualifying draw but admitted rivals Australia are in a class apart from the rest. 27 Nov 2007
Socceroos' China Match Called Off

Socceroos' China Match Called Off

THE Socceroos' scheduled friendly with China next month has been called off, Football Federation Australia have confirmed today. 5 Sep 2007
Socceroos-China Tickets To Go On Sale

Socceroos-China Tickets To Go On Sale

Tickets will go on sale next week for the Socceroos’ final match of the year when China visit Sydney in October. 22 Aug 2007
Matildas Shock China Again

Matildas Shock China Again

The Matildas have shocked World Cup hosts China for the second time in three days comfortably winning 3-1 overnight before 52,000 spectators at Tianjin’s Olympic Center Stadium. 20 Aug 2007
Defending Champs Shandong Luneng Fall Again

Defending Champs Shandong Luneng Fall Again

Shandong Luneng's indifferent form continued on Saturday as the defending champions suffered their second consecutive defeat in the China Super League, going down 2-1 at Liaoning Zhongyu. 12 Aug 2007
Socceroos In China Rematch

Socceroos In China Rematch

Australia have announced they will take on fellow Asian Football Confederation heavyweights China in a friendly on October 13 at the Sydney Football Stadium. 6 Aug 2007
Late Goal Sinks Youngsters

Late Goal Sinks Youngsters

The only goal of the match scored four minutes from full time by host-nation China has halted the Young Socceroos undefeated run overnight in the Weifang Cup. 1 Aug 2007
Andrew Set For Chinese Challenge

Andrew Set For Chinese Challenge

ANDREW Redmayne is a wall the Chinese will do well to breach as the Central Coast Mariners 'keeper prepares for the next step on his international adventure. 27 Jul 2007
Uzbekistan crush China

Uzbekistan crush China

Things went according to plan for Uzbekistan coach Rauf Inileyev as the central Asian side defeated China 3-0 at Shah Alam Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup for a second consecutive time. 19 Jul 2007
Star Duo To Miss China Clash

Star Duo To Miss China Clash

China midfielder Shao Jiayi admits the absence of skipper Zheng Zhi and central defender Li Weifeng from their crunch AFC Asian Cup clash against Uzbekistan will affect his side's chances. 17 Jul 2007
Iran Stun China With Fightback

Iran Stun China With Fightback

Iran staged a stunning recovery to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw against China in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup on Sunday which keeps both sides in with a chance of advancing to the quarter-finals. 16 Jul 2007
Zhu - We Are Still In With a Chance

Zhu - We Are Still In With a Chance

China coach Zhu Guanghu insists his side are in contention for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup despite being forced to settle for a 2-2 draw with Iran on Sunday after throwing away a two-goal cushion. 16 Jul 2007
Preview - China Vs Iran

Preview - China Vs Iran

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's second-half fightback against Uzbekistan has given them the motivation necessary to earn a positive result against China on Sunday.
15 Jul 2007
China Punish Malaysia

China Punish Malaysia

China's Asian Cup 2007 campaign got off to the best possible start on Tuesday when they comprehensively beat co-hosts and rank outsiders Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. 11 Jul 2007
Preview - Malaysia Vs China

Preview - Malaysia Vs China

Malaysia head coach Norizan Bakar and his Chinese counterpart Zhu Guanghu are both in confident mood ahead of their opening AFC Asian Cup Group C clash at Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil National Stadium tonight. 10 Jul 2007
Zheng Keen On European Return

Zheng Keen On European Return

China international captain Zheng Zhi, who spent the end of last season on loan at Charlton, sees this month's AFC Asian Cup as a chance to enhance his reputation as he seeks a return to European football. 8 Jul 2007
Melbourne China Match Pics

Melbourne China Match Pics

A selection of match pictures from Melbourne Victory's 1-0 loss to China. 5 Jul 2007
Melbourne Goes Down To China

Melbourne Goes Down To China

Changchun Yatai midfielder Wang Dong ensured China rounded off their AFC Asian Cup preparations with a win as his header secured a 1-0 triumph over Melbourne Victory on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2007
Chinese Challenge for Merrick’s men

Chinese Challenge for Merrick’s men

Melbourne Victory’s two new boys will both be handed the chance to impress when Ernie Merrick’s men face China in Hong Kong this evening.
4 Jul 2007
Uncertainty Lingers Over China Squad

Uncertainty Lingers Over China Squad

Zhu Guanghu admits he is unsure who will feature in the 23-man squad that will launch China's assault on this year's AFC Asian Cup. 2 Jul 2007
Asian Cup: China

Asian Cup: China

Long recognised as a sleeping giant of the football world, China hosted the last Asian Cup in 2004. 23 Jun 2007