China's women's soccer team stunned their Malaysian opponents
22-0 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday to make the semi-finals
of the AFC U19 Women's Championship.
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The Chinese performed well throughout the match and dominated play
at the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (KLFA) Stadium in
Cheras.
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They played well despite initial difficulties adjusting to the
local climate, according to head coach of China's National U19
Women's Team, Shang Ruihua.
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The results of the match were due to the great difference in the
strengths between the two teams, he said.
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The third Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U19 Women's
Championship kicked off on Saturday with eight teams divided into
two groups.
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Current group standings are Japan and North Korea one and two
respectively in Group A, while China is ranked second after
Australia in Group B.
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China will meet Japan in the semi-final on Saturday, while
Australia will play North Korea. The top three teams from this
tournament will qualify for the World U20 Women's Championship in
Moscow, Russia.
(Xinhua News Agency April 14, 2006)