Holland downed China 5-3 in the first game of the China International Futsal Championship on Friday.

Souf Touzani opened scoring for the Dutch in the 12th minute, before Mo Attaibi made it 2-0 after the interval. Dennis Selbach had a brace and Cees Thies netted home the last on 34 minutes.

Zhang Xi, Zhang Xiao and Li Xin pulled three back for China in the second half.

Four teams take part in the Championship, and Asian powerhouse Iran will play Japan later in the other game of the night.

(Xinhua News Agency June 20, 2009)