Elkeson's instant impact

Brazil-born forward stars as Team China romps to morale-boosting win in Maldives

China's controversial talent naturalization policy paid immediate dividends as Marcello Lippi's squad got its 2022 World Cup qualification campaign off to a flying start on Tuesday.

Roared on by a large contingent of traveling fans, China's Brazil-born forward Elkeson proved the difference maker, netting two goals in his debut as the visitor romped to a 5-0 victory over the Maldives at Rasmee Dhandu Stadium in Male.