Xi'an, 23 Sep (Xinhua) -- In the women's adult football competition of the 14th National Games on The 23rd, the united team defeated Beijing 4-0 and met the Shanghai team that defeated Shaanxi in a penalty shootout.
On September 23, United player Wang Shuang (second from right) broke through with the ball during the game. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Jinhai
The United team showed an oppressive style of play at the beginning of the match against Beijing, and in the 5th minute, Zhang Xin took a corner kick and Yang Lina scored with a header, giving the United team a 1:0 lead. In the 18th minute, United Team Wang Shuang took a corner kick, and Beijing's Lu Yuting released the header from the middle of the box.
In the 56th minute of the game, Wang Shuang held the ball in the penalty area, tried to get rid of the opposing defender, and after making several fake moves, she suddenly distributed the ball to teammate Zhang Xin, who easily scored. In the 82nd minute, after receiving a teammate's split, United's Wang Yanwen scored on the left side of the penalty area. In the end, the United team defeated Beijing 4-0.
After the game, Wang Shuang said that the Chinese women's football team (United Team) is still a very young team, and the players need to come up with better performances to give back to the fans. "I also hope that everyone will not only pay attention to the women's football matches of the National Games, but also hope that everyone will continue to care about our Women's Super League and Women's League One."
On September 23, Shanghai players celebrated their promotion to the final after the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Jinhai
In another semi-final, defending champions Shanghai and host Shaanxi drew 1-1 in regular time, with Shanghai winning 5:3 in a penalty shootout.
Shanghai and United will decide the final champion on September 25.
Editors: Zhang Zewei, Yu Sihui, Zhou Xin