
Supporters cheer for Team China prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Asian Qualifier match between China and Iran in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Sept. 6, 2016. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

China's players line up prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Asian Qualifier match between China and Iran in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Sept. 6, 2016. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

China's goalkeeper Zeng Cheng (R) clashes with Iran's Vahid Amiri during the Russia 2018 World Cup Asian Qualifier match between China and Iran in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Sept. 6, 2016. (Xinhua/Cao Can)