China vs Maldives, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Two
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAbout
China are hosting Maldives
at Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Venue: Sharjah Stadium
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Venue: Sharjah Stadium
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Oman | 2 | -1 | 1 |
Line-Ups
China
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yan Junling (GK) |
| 4 | Li Lei |
| 2 | Li Ang |
| 22 | Yu Dabao |
| 16 | Ming Tian |
| 7 | Wu Lei |
| 21 | Chi Zhongguo |
| 8 | Hao Junmin |
| 14 | Liu Binbin |
| 11 | Alan |
| 18 | Zhang Yuning |
Maldives
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Mohamed Faisal (GK) |
| 13 | Akram Abdul Ghanee |
| 3 | Ahmed Numaan |
| 2 | Samooh Ali  |
| 19 | Haisham Hassan |
| 17 | Ibrahim Mahudhee Hussain |
| 21 | Mohamed Umair |
| 10 | Hamzath Mohamed |
| 8 | Ibrahim Aisham |
| 23 | Hussain Nihan |
| 20 | Ali Haisam |
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