China beat Thailand 3-2 in their Asian Games encounter on Sunday. The result ends Thailand's perfect start to the tournament and extends China's unbeaten run to three games.
Thailand had won all three of their previous matches, each time by a 3-0 margin. China came into the fixture with two victories from two outings. The visitors now have three points ahead of their hosts.
Both teams sat level at the top of the table before kickoff. Thailand led on goal difference with nine points from three games, while China sat on six points from two matches. The result shifts the balance, though both sides remain in contention.
The head-to-head history between these two sides adds another layer. They met earlier this month on August thirtieth, when Thailand won 3-2. This time the outcome reversed, and China saw it out despite Thailand's strong home record.
Thailand's unbeaten run is now at four games. China's unbeaten streak reaches three. Both teams have yet to drop a point in the tournament, and the gap between them remains narrow.
