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China suffer 2nd defeat in Universiade men's football
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-08-13 15:13
China swallowed their second defeat in Izmir, Turkey, Friday in the 23rd
Universiade men's football competition with a humiliating 5-0 loss to Italy,
former runner-up of the tournament.
The unexpected injury of two defenders made China's defense even more fragile
than that of last game. The Italian scored twice by Cusaro Fabio on 20th minute
and Aquaro Roberto 30th minute, leaving their Chinese peers no choice but to
launch full attacks.
Italian midfielder Parolo Marco's two goals on 51st and 65th minutes
virtually announced China's second loss, and his teammate Ierna Guiseppe helped
him rewrite the scoreboard to a victorious 5-0.
China also created several chances in the second half, but neither of them
was successfully converted into a goal.
China now have a very slim chance of advancing by losing eight goals without
a single point. If Uruguay, who defeated China 4-1 on Wednesday, fail to conquer
South Africa who earned an unexpected win over Italy, in the following game, the
Chinese footballers will bid their early farewell to the Izmir
Universiade.
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