According to news agency Xinhua, in the first round of matches last week, China suffered a crushing 7-0 defeat against Japan, while Saudi Arabia played a 1-1 draw with Indonesia at home.
In front of 48,628 home fans, China broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when, following a precise corner from Fei Nanduo, Jiang Shenglong's header forced Ali Lajami into an own goal.
Just five minutes later, Mohammed Kanno was given a straight red card for a violent foul on Jiang.
Despite being one player down, Kadish equalized for Saudi Arabia in the 39th minute with a header from a corner.
China captain Wu Lei almost put his team ahead in first-half stoppage time, but his header hit the crossbar.
In the 54th minute, substitute Wang Shangyuan thought his header had put China ahead, but the goal was ruled offside after a VAR review.
With only seconds remaining in regular time, Kadish scored his second header from a corner, silencing the home fans and ensuring Saudi Arabia's first win in Group C.
In other action on Tuesday, Australia were held to a goalless draw by Indonesia, while Bahrain's match against Japan will take place on Tuesday evening.
In front of 48,628 home fans, China broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when, following a precise corner from Fei Nanduo, Jiang Shenglong's header forced Ali Lajami into an own goal.
Just five minutes later, Mohammed Kanno was given a straight red card for a violent foul on Jiang.
Despite being one player down, Kadish equalized for Saudi Arabia in the 39th minute with a header from a corner.
China captain Wu Lei almost put his team ahead in first-half stoppage time, but his header hit the crossbar.
In the 54th minute, substitute Wang Shangyuan thought his header had put China ahead, but the goal was ruled offside after a VAR review.
With only seconds remaining in regular time, Kadish scored his second header from a corner, silencing the home fans and ensuring Saudi Arabia's first win in Group C.
In other action on Tuesday, Australia were held to a goalless draw by Indonesia, while Bahrain's match against Japan will take place on Tuesday evening.
