China lose to 10-man Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier (updated)

DALIAN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Hassan Kadish scored two headers, including a late winner, as 10-man Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat China 2-1 here on Tuesday in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier.

In the first round of matches last week, China had suffered a heavy 7-0 away defeat to Japan, while Saudi Arabia had drawn 1-1 at home to Indonesia.

"It was a tough game as we played with one man down