On the same day, in the Group A match of the men's Asian Cup group stage held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, the Chinese team played against the Lebanese team.
Lebanon fans cheer on the team before a match on January 17. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue
On January 17, the goalkeeper of the Chinese team, Yan Junling, warmed up before the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue
On January 17, Chinese player Zhang Linpeng (left) and teammate Liu Binbin warm up before the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue
On January 17, the referee team warmed up before the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue
On January 17, Dai Weijun, a player of the Chinese team, warmed up before the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Fanyue
On January 17, fans of the Chinese team cheered for the Chinese team before the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng