In the first two rounds of the East Asian Cup, our
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After beating Chinese Taipei 2:0, but shaking hands with South Korea 1:1, they are now in second place in the standings with four points from a win and a loss. While Japan, who are at the top of the table
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On the other hand, it has achieved two wins in two matches. To win this year's tournament, our
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A must win in the final round would be the first time ever to win the event.
Here's a look back at a classic matchup between China and Japan. In this match, Japan
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Took the lead and managed to break through.
26th minute
Japan made it 1:0 when Riko Ueki headed in a cross from the wing.
46th minute
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In the narrow space, with the excellent footwork of the players, they completed wonderful passes in succession, putting the Japanese defense into confusion. Xiao Yuyi sent a precise pass, Wu Chengshu quickly followed up with an imaginative pad shot to equalize the score to 1:1.
102nd minute of overtime
Japan had a free kick opportunity and Riko Ueki scored again with a header to increase the score to 2:1. Everyone thought the game was coming to an end, however, our
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But a miracle was performed.
119th minute
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A precise pass sent the ball to the front point, Wang Shanshan, with her keen sense of goal, grabbed the ball at the first time and stabbed the ball with an extremely difficult outward instep to equalize the score to 2:2, a goal handled in a world-class manner.
In the penalty shootout
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Goalkeeper Zhu Yu played bravely and saved Japan's shot in the first round of penalty kicks. In the fifth round of penalty kicks, she again saved a half-volley from Japan. Zhu Yu's precise judgment and quick reaction to the save was like a god coming down from the sky, like Buffon possessed.
final ball of the match
Wang Shanshan hit the free throw, and our
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Successful advancement to the finals.
Editor's point of view
Throughout the game, our
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Under the great pressure of falling behind in extra time, the team managed to achieve a come-from-behind draw and killed the opponent in the penalty kicks, showing the spirit of the resounding roses and their outstanding skills to the fullest. This classic battle will go down in the history books of world soccer. What do you think about this?
