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China lose to Thailand 1-0 at China Cup opener

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2019-03-22 09:20:25Xinhua Editor : Gu Liping ECNS App Download

Fabio Cannavaro gave an ominous debut as head coach of Chinese men's soccer national team as his side lost to Thailand 1-0 at the opening match of China Cup on Thursday.

Chanathip Songkrasin, dubbed as Thailand's Messi, scored the winner at the 33rd minute with a deadly drive which gave China's goalkeeper Yan Junling no chance to save.

At the 71st minute, Yan made an wonderful save as he parried a -range shot.

China came to scoring several times, only to find inspired Thailand goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungnoen unbeatable.

Tedsungnoen saved a dangerous shot by Chinese striker Wei Shihao at 88th minute -- China's last effort to equalise.

Cannavaro, who serves as head coach of China's top flight club Guangzhou Evergrande, was appointed as head coach of China last friday amid controversy.

The 46-year-old Italian said on Wednesday that after the China Cup he will negotiate with Chinese soccer decision-makers before deciding his future with the Chinese national team.

China developed an intriguing rivalry with Thailand since they were humiliated 5-1 by the Thais in June 2013 in a friendly at home -- a loss that still rankles now.

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