Source: CCTV.com

07-02-2007 09:39

Two football friendlies have kicked off to mark the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's reunification to China. The Chinese national team defeated the World All-Star team 2-0 to win the Reunification Cup. And in another friendly match, German giants Bayern Munich beat the Brazilian champions Sao Paulo, 2-1.

China defeat FIFA All-Star 2-0

FIFA All-Stars of retired internationals proved no match for China, conceding the first goal in the 41st minute. Zhao Xuri blasted a drive past Swiss goalkeeper to give China a one-nil lead.

Minutes later, the FIFA stars attacked with former Japanese international Hidetoshi Nakata finding Luton Shelton, but the Jamaican couldn't finish the job as China held their one-nil lead until half-time.

Eight minutes after the re-start, China doubled their lead when Energie Cottbus's Shao Jiayi fired a 25-yard bullet to make it 2-0.

Bayern win 2-1 over Sao Paulo

Bayern Munich faced Sao Paolo in another friendly match. Miroslav Klose scored on his Bayern Munich debut to help lead his new club past the Brazilian champions 2-1.