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China's national football squad kicked off their World Cup prep with a fiery 3-1 victory over Kuwait in a closed-door friendly in Dubai . Birthday boy Serginho—now rocking a Chinese ID —made his debut after swapping his dual citizenship for a spot on Team Dragon!
First-half goals from Li Lei, a Kuwait own-goal blunder, and Behram Abduweli sealed the deal early. Substitutes flooded the field after halftime, with Serginho (aka Sai Erjiniao) and Wang Yudong making their national team bows. The Beijing Guoan striker even dropped a Weibo post this week holding his new Chinese ID—talk about dedication!
Kuwait avoided a shutout with a late goal, but all eyes are now on China's upcoming World Cup qualifiers : a showdown with Saudi Arabia on March 20 and a home clash against Australia in Hangzhou . Currently bottom of Group C, China's chasing goal difference to climb the ranks. Will Serginho's spark light the way? Stay tuned!
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China Tops Kuwait 3-1 as Naturalized Star Serginho Debuts
. Birthday boy Serginho—now rocking a Chinese ID 
—made his debut after swapping his 
dual citizenship for a spot on Team Dragon!
First-half goals from Li Lei, a Kuwait own-goal blunder, and Behram Abduweli sealed the deal early. Substitutes flooded the field after halftime, with Serginho (aka Sai Erjiniao) and Wang Yudong making their national team bows. The Beijing Guoan striker even dropped a 
Weibo post this week holding his new Chinese ID—talk about dedication!
: a showdown with Saudi Arabia on March 20 and a home clash against Australia in Hangzhou 
. Currently bottom of Group C, China's chasing goal difference to climb the ranks. Will Serginho's spark light the way? Stay tuned!
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