China win Asian beach soccer title

Jinan (China): China beat United Arab Emirates 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the final winning their first Asian Beach Soccer Cup title.

Wan Chao scored the first goal in the fourth minute of the second period with a free kick. Then UAE overturned the scores with goals from Haitham and Hasan. About 17 seconds before the final whistle, Liu Yisi of China scored, levelling the scores 2-2 in the overtime. Chinese player Liu Yisi was named the top scorer and MVP of the cup event and Wen Tingyuan the best goalkeeper. Thailand defeated Australia 4-3 in another game, clinching the third place. IANS