China beats Syria to reach final round of WC Asian Qualifiers

Substitute striker Zhang Yuning made it 3-1 in the third minute of the injury time to seal victory and move China onto 19 points from eight games.

China's head coach Li Tie brought on the same 4-4-2 starting eleven as the game against the Philippines, and China had the upper hand throughout the match. Zhang Xizhe and Ai Kesen had three other good chances in the first half, including a small angle drive from Ai kesen that hit the crossbar.