
Yu Daobao (L) of China celebrates after scoring in a World Cup qualifier match against South Korea in Changsha, Hunan Province, on Thursday. China edged past South Korea for a precious 1-0 home win to keep its World Cup qualification hope alive. Yu nailed the first victory in six matches for the host in the 34th minute at the third round of the Asian Zone qualifier. It was also Chinese senior team’s second win over the Asian neighbor in more than 30 years. Xinhua |