China beats Syria to reach final round of WC Asian Qualifiers

Wu set up for midfielder Zhang Xizhe to open the scoring with a diagonal shot in the 42nd minute. Syria levelled five minutes into the second half from a mistake of their rivals' defence when midfielder Aias Aosman netted home Alaa Al Dali's back pass inside the box.

Wu earned a crucial penalty with his speed on 67 minutes, and converted without problem to help China regain the lead. The in-form hitman had a one-on-one golden chance in the 80th minute, but his low drive facing an advancing keeper went wide of the near post.