China miss penalty in 0-0 draw with Japan

TOKYO - China missed a late penalty in a goalless draw with World Cup-bound Japan in the opening match of the East Asian championship on Saturday.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Sat 6 Feb 2010, 7:01 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:05 AM

Seigo Narazaki brilliantly saved Yang Hao’s spot kick to salvage a point for the hosts but the result will increase the mounting pressure on Japan coach Takeshi Okada.

The Blue Samurai were once again booed from the pitch in freezing Tokyo after a similar reaction to their 0-0 draw with Venezuela in a home friendly this week.

Fellow World Cup qualifiers and East Asian title holders South Korea face Hong Kong on Sunday in the second game of the four-team tournament.


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