China Stands 4th in Toulon

2006-05-25 10:42:55 CRIENGLISH.com

China's Chen Tao wasted a precious penalty kick as the Chinese Olympic football team lost the 3-4 final against Portugal at the U21 Toulon tournament in France.

(Photo source: sina.com)

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The two teams had met at group stage and played a goalless draw. However, Portugal had always been the favorite with more strength and depth.

China's Mao Jianqing hit the poles in the first half and created a penalty kick in the second half. However, captain Chen Tao missed the oppotunity.

Portugal scored the winning goal at 66th minute.

China had to settled for a fourth-place finishing at the tournament. Portugal stood 3rd.

Host France beat the Netherlands 5-3 on penalties in the final to win their third title in a row.

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