Bandung, W Java, (ANTARA News) - The Chinese national soccer team crushed Timor Leste with a score of 6-0 in the opening match of group C`s Asian Games at the Si Jalak Harupat stadium, Bandung District on Tuesday (Aug 14).

China`s six goals were scored by Zhang Yuning in the 3rd and 47th minutes respectively, Zhang Yuan in the 15th minute, Gao Zhunyi in the 26th minute, Wei Shihao in the 33rd minute, and Yao Junsheng in the 36th minute.

Starting the first round, China immediately suppressed Timor Leste`s defense. He Chao along with his friends, immediately demonstrated the high tempo game.

China`s first goal was scored by Zhang Yuning in the 3rd minute with a header. Some 12 minutes later, China managed to add the score through Zhang Yuan.

While Timor Leste seemed to be difficult to penetrate China`s defense, they only relied on counterattacks to maximize the speed of Cruz Martins.

Gao Zhunyi again brought China to widen the distance after his header managed to tear Silva Pereira`s goal net from the creation of Zhang Yuning`s gastric pass.

Before the first half ended, China managed to add two goals through Wei Shihao and a long-range shot through Yao Junsheng. The 5-0 score lasted until the first half ended.

Two minutes after the second half whistle sounded, China made another goal through Zhang Yuning, turning the score to 6-0.

Until the long whistle sounded by the referee, the scored remained 6-0 for China`s victory.

The composition of the players of both teams.

Chinese national team: Chen Wei, Liu Yang, Gao Zhunyi, Yao Junsheng, Wei Shihao, He Chao (C), Zhang Yuning, Chen Binbin, Zhang Yuan, Liu Yiming, Deng Hanwen.

East Timor national team: Fagio Augusto da Silva Pereira, Jose Guterres Silva, Jorge Sabas Victor (C), Nathaiel de Jesus Reis, Hendrique Wilson da Cruz Martins, Gelvanio Marcal Alberto, Jose Carlos Fonseca, Augusto Fernandes, Sarmento Viegas, Junior da Costa, Alves Ima Kefi.

Reporting by Asep Firmansyah
Editing by Bustanudin



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