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China stayed in the hunt for a 10th Women’s Asian Cup title with a 2-0 win over Taiwan in extra time in Perth yesterday, clearing the way to a semi-final game against Australia.
The defending champions thought they had gone ahead in the 39th minute but Wang
Shuang’s effort was ruled out by the VAR.
Taiwan players leave the field following defeat against China in the Women`s Asian Cup quarter-final soccer match in Australia yesterday.
Photo: AP
With the teams tied 0-0 after 90 minutes, China finally got the breakthrough four minutes into extra time through Shao Ziqin.
China had a golden opportunity to add to their lead 10 minutes later but Wurigumula’s penalty was saved. They got their second thanks to an own goal from Taiwan’s Chen Ying-hui four minutes later.
With the win, China locked up a spot at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while Taiwan competes with the other losing quarter-finalists for two more places in playoffs on the Gold Coast next week.
