China vs Tajikistan 0-1

Tajikistan left Chongqing with a 1-0 win after V. Khanonov scored early in the second half, and China finished with 10 men after Wei Shihao was sent off.

The first half brought four yellow cards and no goals. Xie Wenneng was booked in the 32nd minute, M. Karimov in the 44th, Wei Shihao on 45 minutes and A. Karomatullozoda three minutes into first-half stoppage time. It was 0-0 at the break.

China made a change at the start of the second half, sending on Wei Zhen for Browning Tyias, but Tajikistan struck in the 53rd minute when V. Khanonov scored from an assist by S. Mabatshoev to make it 1-0. Mabatshoev was booked a minute later, and China’s task became harder on 59 minutes when Wei Shihao, already booked, saw red after his second yellow. China then made three changes on 63 minutes, while Tajikistan made two on 67 minutes and another three on 84 minutes to protect the lead. China had 31% of the ball and 292 passes to Tajikistan’s 681, but the hosts still managed 3 shots on target from 4 attempts. Tajikistan had 10 shots and 4 on target, with both sides level on 3 corners and 3 saves.

China and Tajikistan both finished with 4 yellow cards. For China, Xie Wenneng, Wei Shihao and Zhong Yihao were booked, while Tajikistan’s cautions went to M. Karimov, A. Karomatullozoda, S. Mabatshoev and M. Rakhimov. Wei Shihao was the only player sent off, in the 59th minute.