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Group 1: Match Overview - The Chinese national football team will face Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup Asian Qualifiers match on March 21, marking a significant point in their qualification campaign [1] - The Chinese team has a poor record against Saudi Arabia since 2015, with only 1 draw and 2 losses, including a recent 1-2 defeat at home [1] - Head coach Ivankovic has adopted an "offensive" strategy aiming to secure at least 1 point in the away match [1] Group 2: Team Dynamics and Challenges - Saudi Arabia's key midfielder, Mohammed Kanoo, is likely to miss the match due to a thigh injury, which could significantly weaken the team's midfield control [1] - The players' physical condition may be affected by Ramadan, as they need to adjust their eating and sleeping schedules [1] - The Chinese team has been training intensively in Dubai since early March and achieved a 3-1 victory against Kuwait in a warm-up match [1] Group 3: Sponsorship and Commercial Aspects - Du Xiaoman has announced a partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to become the "global sponsor" for the AFC Asian Qualifiers, focusing on event promotion and fan engagement [2] - The collaboration aims to enhance the development of Asian football and aligns with Du Xiaoman's mission to support small and micro enterprises [2] - The match between China and Saudi Arabia symbolizes a deeper commercial and competitive cooperation in Asian football [2]