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June 20, 2002 China beats Nigeria Thursday, June 20, 2002 The China national team played Nigeria in support of the FIFA and UNICEF sponsored "Say Yes For Children Football Days." Mildfielder Zhang Guilian broke the scoring deadlock in the 32nd minute and the hosts took a 1-0 lead at the end of the first half. Head coach Ma Liangxing sent on seven rookies in the second half and Nigeria found an opportunity to score and even the match. But only three minutes later China rookie Han Duan's shot found the back of the net after a free kick. Just before the final whistle, Ren Liping sealed the hosts' victory at 3-1 with her shot in the box.