CHANGSHA, China—China’s national soccer team stunned South Korea in a slim but spirited victory, defusing prematch fears of fan unrest spurred by a continuing feud between Beijing and Seoul. Thursday’s match was a must-win for China, with its hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup at stake. The 1-0 result against a much-favored South Korean team—only China’s third-ever victory over its regional rival—prompted jubilant scenes in the...

Source: Wall Street Journal March 23, 2017 16:41 UTC