Petrovic takes blame for ouster

TIANJIN: China's dejected coach Vladimir Petrovic accepted the blame for his side's failure to qualify for the 2010 World Cup Sunday, while fans called for the head of the FA's top man.

China's 2-1 loss to Asian champion Iraq in Tianjin ended its quest for a berth in South Africa after three draws and two losses in Group One.

"Of course I am responsible, I have a lot of responsibility, but as far as what kind of responsibility, that is up to the football association to decide," said Petrovic.