(Reuters) - Guangzhou Evergrande's AFC Champions League success shows sleeping football giants China are finally stirring amid a growing belief that a bright international future is no longer a distant dream.
Guangzhou became the first Chinese side to win Asia's premier club tournament when they edged FC Seoul on away goals after a 1-1 draw at home to the South Koreans on Saturday left the tie level at 3-3 on aggregate.
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