The defensive breakdown began almost immediately. Hamrawi capitalized on a botched clearance in the 16th minute before exploiting a failed offside trap six minutes later, and Dabbagh made it 0-3 in first-half stoppage time. Palestine added two more in the second half through Dabbagh and Qaq, sealing the 0-5 rout. In the post-match conference, Palestine coach Jazar declined to comment on China's defending with a grin, while enraged local fans chanted for ticket refunds.
Across their past two friendlies, China has conceded eight goals while scoring none. Domestic pundits and media voiced severe disappointment, openly questioning whether several squad members even belong at the national level. What frustrates supporters most is not just the heavy loss, but the endless cycle of identical collapses repeating over and over again.
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