Never lose hope
Faced with such pessimistic speculation from local media, soccer official and players have chosen to be courageous and they insist all four teams in the "death group" are on equal footing.
"The most important thing is we never lose hope and courage before the final match," said CFA Vice President Nan Yong. "Forget about the draw. We should get focused on the preparations. It's a wide open group and we all have the same chance."
"It's a very close group and four teams might hold each other up until the final match," Nan said. "It's likely the situation will go in our favor."
Nan's expectations are boosted by the determination shown by some of China's national team players.
"I do not think it's a group of death," said central back Zhang Yaokun. "I think we have a very good chance to make it into the next round.
"Australia, Iraq and Qatar are also worried about the possible complicated situation. We are very close to them, and if we win all three home games and fight out an away win or draw, it might be enough to get through."
Striker Han Peng believes China will not be afraid of any opponent in the final round if it can escape from the death group alive.
"We are a very good team. Any team who looks down upon us will be punished," Han said. "If we can beat all the odds, we will have a better chance in the 2010 World Cup finals."
China has opened its qualifying campaign with two second-round victories over Myanmar, and will play its first third-round match away against Iraq on February 6.
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