In a tightly contested friendly match held at Stād al-Bahrayn al-Watanī in Riffa, Bahrain and China ended in a goalless draw with a final score of 0-0. The encounter, which took place on September 10, 2018, saw both sides create chances yet neither could capitalize on their opportunities, resulting in a stalemate. Fans witnessed a solid defensive display from both teams, but the lack of goals left the match scoreless.