A superbly taken Chen Tao free kick helped the Chinese Olympic
team defeat Argentina 1-0 in their second group match in the Toulon
Cup yesterday in France.
Argentina started strongly and pegged back China in the first 10
minutes with their speed and skill. But towards the middle of the
first half China began to find their rhythm. The best chance of the
first period fell to Mao Jianqing when he received an accurate
cross from teammate Cui Peng but could manage only a feeble shot
which was cleared by the defenders.
Chinese goalkeeper Wang Dalei was at his alert best when he was
tested in a goalmouth melee. The only goal of the match came in
first half stoppage time when Chen curled in a free kick.
