Xi'an, 18 Sep (Xinhua) -- On the 18th, in the second round of the women's adult football competition of the 14th National Games, the united team with the Chinese women's football team at the Tokyo Olympic Games won a small victory over Jiangsu 2:1, Shandong lost 0:2 to Shanghai, the host Shaanxi team beat Liaoning in a penalty shootout, and Beijing defeated Sichuan 1:0.
United player Shanshan Wang (right) competes for the top in front of goal on Sept. 18. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng
As soon as the first game began, Jiangsu used its high position to force and threaten the door of the united team many times. In the 32nd minute, Jiangsu Team Jin Kun successfully countered offside and scored. In the 64th minute, United Muse Wen was tripped by an opponent and the referee decisively awarded a penalty. Wang Shuang, who played for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, took a penalty. In the 86th minute, Wang Shuang took a free kick in front of the field, and Xiao Yuyi, who was ambushed in front of the opponent's goal, easily scored. The united team, which has won two consecutive games, advanced to the semi-finals.
After the game, United coach Shui Qingxia said that for Chinese women's football, pressure is a part of life. "We must not only learn to face difficulties, but also learn to enjoy the joy of life, I think we can take care of both."
On September 18, Shaanxi won 3-1 against Liaoning. The picture shows Shaanxi goalkeeper Liu Qing saving his opponent's shot in a penalty shootout. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng
A total of 8 teams from Shaanxi, Shandong, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan and United Teams participated in the competition.
Source: Xinhua News Agency