China's Yu Dabao (L) celebrates his goal with Wang Yongpo during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualification match against South Korea in Changsha, central China's Hunan province, March 23, 2017. (Xinhua/Kong Hui)
CHANGSHA, China, March 23 (Xinhua) -- China edged past South Korea here on Thursday for a precious 1-0 home win to keep their World Cup qualification hope alive.
Yu Dabao nailed the first victory in six matches for the host in the 34th minute at the third round of the Asian Zone qualifier.
It was also Chinese senior team's second win over the Asian neighbor in more than 30 years.
