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Queiroz wishes both Iran and China success in World Cup qualifying campaign

Xinhua, September 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

Iran coach Carlos Quieroz on Tuesday expressed his hope that both Iran and China could qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

After the 0-0 draw here on Tuesday night, Quieroz told the press conference, "I hope Iran and China can enter the World Cup finals side by side."

The 63-year-old Queiroz regarded the match as a high-level competition. "I am a little pity for only get one point tonight. Our performance are fantastic. We created more chances in the game."

The former Manchester United assistant admitted, "Chinese forward No. 9 (Zhang Yuning) gave us headache. He is full of passion. I believe Syria and South Korea will also get in trouble in China." Enditem