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10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA] [AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP] Shui: Determination, self belief took China PR past Japan

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February 4, 2022

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Pune: Head coach Shui Qingxia praised her players' determination and self belief after China PR came from behind twice to defeat Japan in their epic AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022™ semi-final on Thursday.

Xiao Yuyi drew China PR level a minute into the second half, cancelling out Riko Ueki’s opener, while Wang Shanshan netted their second equaliser in the final minute of extra time to force a penalty shootout.

It was then goalkeeper Yu Zhu’s moment to shine as she saved two penalties before the talismanic Wang Shanshan converted China PR’s fifth spot-kick to send her team through to the final against Korea Republic on Sunday. .....


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