China's 2018 World Cup hope dims after Syria draw

Marcello Lippi, head coach of Chinese national team looks on during the match. [Photo/VCG]

"It was a very disappointing result for us, we deserved three points," said China's coach Marcello Lippi.

"Our performance in the first half was not that good, but we did a very good job in the second half and turned the game around.

"Unfortunately, the referee changed the game. I don't understand why he made that call. It was a fatal decision for us." The Italian said with a upset body language.