China scored twice in 13 minutes to come from behind and upset Uzbekistan 2-1 at the Asian Cup on Wednesday to book itself a spot in the quarter-finals... as group winners and with a game to spare.
Trailing 1-0 at half-time against the group favourites, China drew level after 55 minutes when Wu Xi scored, then snatched the lead with a spectacular solo strike from substitute Sun Ke (pictured).
Uzbekistan, who took an early lead through an opportunist goal from Odil Ahmedov, could not find a late equalizer. That, couple with a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their opening game (courtesy of a psychic ballboy) leaves China three points clear of the Uzbeks and Saudis, and guaranteed to stay there - due to the head-to-head rule - even if they lose to North Korea on Sunday.
Team Dragon will face Australia or South Korea in Brisbane at 6.30pm Beijing Standard Time next Thursday for a place in the semis.
Preview: China at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup
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