China beaten by New Zealand in second soccer friendly

WELLINGTON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese national team lost 2-1 to New Zealand in their second friendly encounter this week held at the Sky Stadium here on Sunday.

China was held to a goalless tie by 10-man New Zealand in their previous game on Thursday, which was Serbian head coach Aleksandar Jankovic's debut in China's dugout.

The first half saw the All Whites dominate the field. Their efforts were