Bangkok: Head coach Aleksandar Jankovic praised China PR for showing determination in their 2-1 win over Thailand in Group C of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.
Wu Lei cancelled out Sarach Yooyen’s opener before Wang Shangyuan’s late header completed the comeback win for China PR.
“We are pleased with the three points tonight,” said Jankovic. “The initial encounter with Thailand posed its challenges especially after they scored from their first chance. However, we demonstrated our resilience, progressing from strength to strength, which is crucial to me. We showcased our character. .....
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