Chinese player Sun Xiang (L) clashes with Nashat Ali (R) of
Iraq for the ball before China were defeated 2-1 during their
crucial World Cup qualifying match at the Olympic Centre Stadium in
Tianjin on June 14, 2008. China crashed out of World Cup contention
after losing 2-1 to Iraq, who kept their hopes alive with goals
from Emad Mohammed and Nashat Akram. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON
