China had their last hope evaporated as they went down 1-0 to the pre-game winless Bahrain in their last Olympic qualifying road match in Bahrain on November 5.

China's loss insures group leaders South Korea to qualify for the 2000 Sydney Olympics soccer tournament with one match between South Korea and Bahrain left in the group.

Midfielder Al Wadaie, who scored in the away match in Shanghai, scored the only goal of the match in the 31st minute for Bahrain's first win in three outings.

China's midfielder Huang Yong was dispelled eight minutes into the second half. (Xinhua)