1.  The Chinese fans booed that, but it was one of the few times anything but cheers were heard.

2.  The dishes store compactly, like a folded umbrella, and unfurl like a Chinese fan or an old-fashioned camera flash reflector.

3.  A few groups of Chinese fans wandered through the gates, folding their flags and posters, shaking their heads and shrugging their shoulders.

4.  Although there was nothing to stop Chinese fans mimicking the murmurs of foreign players who miss routine shots in the opening rounds on Wednesday.

5.  China faces Portugal in their final warmup match on Saturday but the question many Chinese fans are asking is if their team will finally score a goal.

6.  Chinese fans have lobbied the Ministry of Railways to preserve more engines in museums.

7.  Chinese fans supported their team enthusiastically in the first half.

8.  Chinese fans were also getting the chance to see their team play live.

9.  Chinese fans who get Cup tickets also will have to pay more than usual to get to South Korea.

10.  Chinese fans, who gobble up any kind of soccer wherever it surfaces, are thrilled.