BEIJING, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese forward Zhang Yuning has expressed his gratefulness to the VAR intervention in China's dramatic 1-0 win over Bahrain in a FIFA World Cup qualifier, saying it could have saved the Chinese side's life.

Bahrain netted in the 87th minute of the match held last Thursday, only to see the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR check.

One minute into injury-time, Zhang sc