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Riffa: Branko Ivankovic believes anything is possible after Zhang Yuning’s late goal against Bahrain on Thursday propelled China PR back into the mix for automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Zhang struck in the first minute of time added on at the end of the second half as China PR secured a 1-0 win over Bahrain in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie to move to six points.

GOAL | 🇧🇭 Bahrain 0️⃣-1️⃣ China PR 🇨🇳

China PR grab a vital, vital goal in the dying minutes of the game to potentially gain the 3 points here!

Watch 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀: https://t.co/yCb3TagipU #AsianQualifiers | #BHRvCHN pic.twitter.com/MR5ZJXOOzo
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) November 14, 2024

It had looked bleak for China PR after three straight defeats but the wins over Indonesia and Bahrain mean they are now level on six points with Australia and Saudi Arabia with Japan, who play Indonesia later on Friday, leading the standings with 10 points. .....

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