China PR

Heung-Min Son There was a shock at Helong Stadium as China condemned South Korea to a potentially damaging loss on the road to Russia 2018.

Heung-Min Son Both sides are already through to the last 16 of the Asian Cup, but top spot in Group C is up for grabs at Al Nahyan Stadium on Wednesday.

Hongbo Gao Uzbekistan claimed a 2-0 win over China on Tuesday and the visitors' coach Gao Hongbo subsequently quit.

Second-half strikes from Lee Chung-yong and Koo Ja-cheol ensured South Korea beat China 3-2 in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

China PR Australia cannot win the East Asian Cup but will be hoping to dent China's chances of doing so when they meet in Seoul on Sunday.

Marcello Lippi Under-pressure China boss Marcello Lippi has been backed by the Chinese Football Association.

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia are not interested in making friends as they look to erase bad Asian Cup memories from four years ago.

Yūichi Komano Japan enter the East Asian Cup as favourites and will be looking to start the tournament with a win over China on Sunday.

China PR Alain Perrin believes China have no hope of winning the Asian Cup but they look in ominous form after completing a first group-stage sweep.

Dong-Hyeon Seo South Korea's hopes of winning the East Asian Cup on home soil took a major blow on Wednesday, as they were held 0-0 by China.