However , disappointment would soon strike again two months later when China faced Sweden in a friendly only to lose 1 -- 0 with the lone goal coming minutes after the second half .
Even though they lost , this performance was viewed highly in the media .
Disappointment would soon strike again two months later when China faced Sweden in a friendly only to lose 1 -- 0 with the lone goal coming minutes after the second half .
Even though they lost , this performance was viewed highly in the media .