China beats Hong Kong at East Asian Champs

Forward Qu Bo scored twice as China defeated Hong Kong 2-0 on Sunday at the East Asian Championship.

Bo opened the scoring in the final minute of the first half and then doubled the lead with a penalty in the 74th after midfielder Jiang Ning was taken down in the area.

China moved to seven points from three games while Hong Kong remained winless in the four-nation tournament.

Host Japan, which defeated Hong Kong 3-0 on Thursday, plays defending champion South Korea later Sunday in the final game.

China, Japan and South Korea can all win the title depending on the outcome of the last game.