China's Zhang Yuan shows his shin guard to the camera after scoring in his side’s 6-0 Asian Games win over East Timor. Photo: Dongqiudi
China's Zhang Yuan shows his shin guard to the camera after scoring in his side’s 6-0 Asian Games win over East Timor. Photo: Dongqiudi
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Asian Games 2018: Chinese player dedicates goal in East Timor win to childhood teammate who died on the pitch

Zhang Yuan has the image of friend Wang Renlong on his guards, as he explained to CCTV after 6-0 victory

Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 6:23pm, 15 Aug, 2018

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China's Zhang Yuan shows his shin guard to the camera after scoring in his side’s 6-0 Asian Games win over East Timor. Photo: Dongqiudi
China's Zhang Yuan shows his shin guard to the camera after scoring in his side’s 6-0 Asian Games win over East Timor. Photo: Dongqiudi
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