China Upsets Chinese Taipei 2-0 in Women's Asian Cup

2006-07-19 17:01:22 CRIENGLISH.com

China has scooped an opening victory at the AFC Women's Asian Cup, beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their first group match in Adelaide, Australia.

Pu Wei (5) of China and Chinese Taipei's Tseng Shu-O (10) in action during their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2006 match at the Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday, 19 July 2006. (Photo source: sina.com)

Striker Han Duan drew the first blood for China through a header 11 minutes into the match.

Veteran defender Pu Wei sealed the two-goal victory for China by a shoot in the 65th minute.

Pu hit an open gate when Chinese Taipei's goalkeeper Huang Feng-Chiu failed to block the goal.

In another Group A clash, Japan thrashed Vietnam 5-0.

After the first round of group matches, Japan top the group and China stand second on goal difference.

Australia is leading Group B with two victories.

The top two finishers of the two Groups will qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.

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