Tense draw for Chinese, Japanese teams in Nanjing
- Published: 12 Mar 2013 at 07.49
- Online news: Sports
Jiangsu Sainty played out a tense 0-0 draw with Japan's Vegalta Sendai under tight security but with no violent flare-ups Tuesday in Nanjing, scene of a notorious massacre by Japanese troops.
Supporters of Vegalta Sendai cheer at Yurtec Stadium in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture on April 29, 2011. Jiangsu Sainty played out a tense 0-0 draw with Japan's Vegalta Sendai under tight security in Nanjing, scene of a notorious Japanese massacre.
In a highly charged atmosphere, about 6,000 police were at the Olympic Sports Center stadium and occasional taunts were directed at the small group of around 100 Japanese fans, who were gathered together and under heavy guard.
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