On March 23, a single goal led China to beat South Korea 1-0 in the 2018 World Cup qualifying match (预选赛) in Changsha, Hunan province. It was only China’s second victory over South Korea in 32 games, making it a joyous occasion at the He Long Stadium for Chinese fans. Though China lost the game against Iran 0-1 on March 28, which pushed the team closer to the brink of elimination, this victory is still notable.