China claimed its first Asian Games football medal in 28 years, beating Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout to win bronze on Saturday. The match finished 2-2 in regulation time before China prevailed from the spot.
The victory marks a historic achievement for China’s men’s under-23 team. Head coach Antonio Puche said the players have an extremely bright future.
China claims Asian Games football bronze
China and Uzbekistan were level at 2-2 at the end of regulation time. China then won the penalty shootout to secure the bronze medal.
The result ended China’s wait of nearly three decades for a medal in Asian Games football.
