Yang Xu (front) of China shoots a penalty during the match between China and Maldives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian second round qualification tournament in Male, capital of Maldives, Sept. 10, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)

Wu Lei (front C) of China competes during the match between China and Maldives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian second round qualification tournament in Male, capital of Maldives, Sept. 10, 2019.

Ai Kesen (C) of China competes during the match between China and Maldives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian second round qualification tournament in Male, capital of Maldives, Sept. 10, 2019.

Wei Shihao (R) of China vies with Ali Samooh (L) of Maldives during the match between China and Maldives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian second round qualification tournament in Male, capital of Maldives, Sept. 10, 2019.

Ai Kesen (R) of China competes during the match between China and Maldives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian second round qualification tournament in Male, capital of Maldives, Sept. 10, 2019.