 Under Gao, China were able to gain 13 points in the Asian Cup qualifications for 2011.In January 2010, Gao secured qualification for the 2011 Asia Cup and has set the goal of winning the tournament to be held in January 2011.This led to a revival in interest amongst some Chinese football fans, as China had also won 1–0 against France in June 2010, as well as holding World Cup quarter finalsts Paraguay to a 1–1 draw in September 2010.