China beats World Cup debutant Curacao in coach Shao's competitive debut
SYDNEY, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China defeated World Cup-bound Curacao 2-0 in a FIFA Series match at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Friday, marking a victorious start for its head coach Shao Jiayi.
Facing a physical Curacao side in slippery conditions, China focused on defense during a tight first half that saw few clear scoring opportunities for both sides.
The opener came in first half injury time on a cou