The Chinese national football team secured their place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup after defeating Thailand in the final round of the Asian Qualifiers on Sunday. The match was played in Wuhan and saw China secure victory by two goals to one.
The game started off well for China as they took control of the match early on. They were able to create several opportunities but it wasn't until the second half that they broke through. In the 47th minute, Guan Tianhai scored his first goal for China, putting them ahead 1-0.
Thailand responded in the 58th minute when Suphachal Poom scored his third goal of the tournament, equalizing the scoreline. However, China refused to back down and in the 69th minute, Wu Lei scored his second goal of the tournament, securing the win for China.
This result has been a huge boost for the Chinese football team, who have struggled in recent years. It also marks a historic moment for the country, as they have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 2002. The win over Thailand will no doubt be celebrated by fans across China, who have been waiting for this moment for many years.
With the qualification now secured, China will face Australia in the next round of the Asian Qualifiers. The team will need to perform well if they want to make it past the group stage and reach the knockout stages of the competition. But for now, the focus is on enjoying this historic achievement and looking forward to what lies ahead.