China loses to Uzbekistan in international football friendly

DALIAN, China, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Two second-half goals helped Uzbekistan come from behind to beat China 2-1 here on Monday in an international football friendly.

Uzbekistan had a total control of the match with 61 percent of ball possession and 24 shots, but the host team broke the deadlock in the 41st minute, when Wei Shihao fired home from distance after Wu Lei's shot was blocked.

In the 78th minute,