China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis
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Perth, Australia: Defending champions China scored twice in extra time to book a blockbuster semi final with hosts Australia at the Women s Asian Cup...
Perth, Australia: Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after a tense 2-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday.
Shao Ziqin brilliantly fired into the right corner in the 94th minute before earning a penalty in the second-half of added time.
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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