Dai Weijun (R, front) of China dribbles during a 2022 EAFF (East Asian Football Federation) E-1 Football Championship men's match between China and Japan at Toyota Stadium in Toyota City in Aichi prefecture, Japan, July 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
TOKYO, July 24 (Xinhua) -- China drew 0-0 against host Japan thanks to key saves from goalkeeper Han Jiaqi in the East Asian Football Championship men's tournament in Aichi, Japan, on Sunday.
The game started quickly as Wen Jiabao of China had the first shot just seconds into the game and forced a corner.
As Japan then controlled possession, China had only a few fast break chances and couldn't do much against Japan's solid defense.
Both teams were close to scoring but couldn't convert their opportunities as the game ended goalless. ■
Chen Guokang (R) of China passes the ball during a 2022 EAFF (East Asian Football Federation) E-1 Football Championship men's match between China and Japan at Toyota Stadium in Toyota City in Aichi prefecture, Japan, July 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
Fang Hao (R) of China vies with Koike Ryuta of Japan during a 2022 EAFF (East Asian Football Federation) E-1 Football Championship men's match between China and Japan at Toyota Stadium in Toyota City in Aichi prefecture, Japan, July 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
