China edge Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Al Jazeera
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
Defending champions China scored twice in extra time to book a blockbuster semifinal with hosts Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup after a tense 2-0 win over Taiwan.
Shao Ziqin brilliantly fired into the right corner in the 94th minute before earning a penalty in the second half of added time in the game on Saturday.
Substitute Wurigumula missed the spot kick but China sealed victory at Perth Rectangular Stadium through an own goal from Chen Ying-hui.
It kept China’s bid for a record-extending 10th title on track, with victory also ensuring their direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
They will face the Matildas on Tuesday at the 60,000-seat Perth Stadium after the hosts edged North Korea 2-1 in the last eight.
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