China’s Gao Zhunyi (left) heads the ball in front of Japan’s Yu Kobayashi. Photo: AFP China’s Gao Zhunyi (left) heads the ball in front of Japan’s Yu Kobayashi. Photo: AFP
China’s Gao Zhunyi (left) heads the ball in front of Japan’s Yu Kobayashi. Photo: AFP
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China’s East Asian Championship hopes end as Japan ride freak Gen Shoji goal to victory

Marcello Lippi rues his team’s inability to control the ball during 2-1 loss to hosts in Tokyo

Topic |   Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Michael Church
Michael Church

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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China’s Gao Zhunyi (left) heads the ball in front of Japan’s Yu Kobayashi. Photo: AFP China’s Gao Zhunyi (left) heads the ball in front of Japan’s Yu Kobayashi. Photo: AFP
China’s Gao Zhunyi (left) heads the ball in front of Japan’s Yu Kobayashi. Photo: AFP
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