Bangkok, March 22 -- China came from behind twice to defeat Iraq 3-2 after extra time in its second Group B match at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand, on Saturday.
Both teams were under pressure after losing their opening matches, with China falling 5-3 to Saudi Arabia and Iraq also suffering defeat.
Iraq opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Chinese goalkeeper Guo Wei spilled a long-range effort, allowing his opponent to tap in from close range.
China found the equalizer just before the end of the first period, as Wang Jun capitalized on a defensive error during a corner, sending the ball home to make it 1-1.
The second period saw limited chances for both sides, but Iraq retook the lead in the 23rd mi...