Live football Lebanon vs China group stage Asian Cup 2023

MATCH OVER

Lebanon 0-0 China

The second half has 7 minutes of injury time.

The Chinese player missed the header very regrettably. The East Asian team persisted with their only attack.

The Chinese team attacked more in the second half. However, coach Jankovic's players did not create continuous pressure to cause difficulties for the opponent's defense.

The Chinese team dominated the aerial battles. (Photo: Getty Images)

Wu Lei almost scored. After the Lebanese goalkeeper pushed the ball away, the Chinese striker quickly took a close-range shot but his touch was not strong enough and was cleared by the opposing defender before the goal line.

Mansour shot very hard from a distance. The ball went straight into the middle of the goal but the Chinese goalkeeper had a hard time pushing the ball away.

Wu Lei's header missed the target. China had reason to make the most of their aerial duels. The quality of their high balls and set pieces was not bad at all.

The Lebanese player hit the crossbar with a long-range shot. The West Asian team still created more chances, but their ability to take advantage of them was not good.

Xu Xin's long-range shot missed the target. This was a rare moment where the Chinese players dribbled the ball into the middle but they did not coordinate with each other.

The Chinese player headed the ball right at the Lebanese goalkeeper. The East Asian team still relied on high balls.

Second half begins

Lebanon and China have not made any substitutions.

The Chinese team did not play well. (Photo: Getty Images)

End of first half

Lebanon 0-0 China

Zhang Linpeng jumped high to head the ball but the ball was not dangerous enough to trouble the Lebanese goalkeeper.

The Chinese team struggled from the start of the match. Lebanon did not dominate or create continuous pressure, but the Chinese players could not control and attack.

The first half has 5 minutes of injury time.

Khamis' header missed the target. Lebanon's No. 13 entered the penalty area unmarked but the ball was too fast for him to adjust the direction of the ball better.

The match was in a stalemate. (Photo: Getty Images)

Lebanon counter-attack. Bugiel shoots from a high angle and cannot get his shot on target.

Bugiel's header missed the target. The Lebanese team broke through the opponent's defense from the right wing.

China still plays simple football. They attack with long passes or try to climb the sidelines to cross inside.

Lebanon started the game more proactively. The West Asian team tried to control the ball and coordinate quickly on both sides.

THE MATCH BEGINS

Lebanon 0-0 China

Asian Cup 2023 standings

Table A

XH	Team	Battle	BT-BB	Point
1	Qatar	1	3-0	3
2	China	1	0-0	1
3	Tajikistan	1	0-0	1
4	Lebanon	1	0-3	0

Lebanon vs China lineup

Lebanon: Mostafa Matar (21), Hussein Al Zein (6), Omar Bugiel (11), Kassem El Zein (18), Bassel Jradi (22), Khalil Khamis (13), Hassan Maatouk (7), Nour Mansour (4), Maher Sabra (3), Sisi (20), Hasan Srour (25)

China: Yan Junling (1), Jiang Guangtai (2), Dai Weijun (18), Liu Binbin (21), Liu Yang (19), Wang Shangyuan (6), Wu Lei (7), Xu Xin (8), Zhang Linpeng (5), Zhang Yuning (9), Zhu Chenjie (3).

Lebanon vs China Prediction

The gap between Lebanon and China in the FIFA rankings is up to 28 places. The representative of the West Asian region is rated lower. However, this comparison accurately reflects the strength of the two teams as well as the chances of both sides winning.

The Chinese team did not perform well in their opening match against Tajikistan - ranked 106th in the world (Lebanon ranked 107th). Despite being the "superior" team, coach Aleksandar Jankovic's players were overwhelmed by their opponents. They attacked without clarity, controlled the ball poorly and had many gaps in defense.

China will face Lebanon in the second round.

The Chinese players were disappointed that the goal was cancelled at the end of the match. However, during the previous period, they were lucky not to concede a goal as their opponents created many opportunities.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese team played well against the strongest team in the group - the hosts Qatar. They created a good game, defended firmly enough to keep their opponents deadlocked and also had a few dangerous counter-attacks. Lebanon only lost because of a moment of brilliance from Qatar's stars, which happened right when their defense lost focus.

Compared to China, Lebanon is still in the "underdog" position. However, after what the two teams showed in the opening match, the Lebanese players can be confident in their chances of winning points.

Source