In a thrilling encounter on Tuesday night, China secured their place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers by defeating Thailand 1-0 in a high-stakes match at the Shenzhen Stadium.

The game was played under bright and sunny conditions, with both teams displaying impressive performances throughout the first half. However, it was China's second-half performance that truly shone through.

In the final minutes of the match, China's forward Lin Xianghui scored the only goal of the game. The 26-year-old striker took advantage of a loose ball from Thai goalkeeper Phattharanich Srisakorn and calmly slotted the ball into the net for his side's victory.

"This is a significant win for us, and we're grateful to all our supporters who have been behind us throughout this campaign," said China's head coach Guo Fengzhi. "Now we can focus on preparing for the next match against Iran."

Thailand, meanwhile, had put up a strong fight in the opening stages of the match. They dominated possession and controlled most of the play, but were unable to break down China's defensive line.

Despite the defeat, Thailand will still be able to qualify for the World Cup if they can beat Vietnam in their next match on March 15. However, China's victory means that they now have a clear path to reaching the tournament.

This result also gives China some momentum going into their next matches, which include friendly games against South Korea and Australia. With a solid performance like this, they should be well-equipped to face any challenge that comes their way.