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Han expected to lead China's attack line at opening match
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-07-07 19:43

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- Chinese forward Han Peng, who showed his attacking ability in the first training session on Friday, is expected to lead attack line in the opening match against Malaysia.

The 23-year-old striker performed brilliantly in the training and scored twice. The young forward is one of the key players in Chinese national soccer team at the Asian Cup.

Dong Fangzhuo, who plays for English club Manchester United, is also expected to play an important role. Dong also scored twice in the training session.

Han is to get enough support from former Charlton Athletic's Zheng Zhi, Sheffield United's Li Tie, Energie Cottbus midfielder Shao Jay and Shandong Luneng's Zhou Haibin.

China will play against Malaysia in its opening match on July 10 at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.