"Shao Ziqin brilliantly fired into the right corner in the 94th minute before earning a penalty in the second half of added time in the game on Saturday. Substitute Wurigumula missed the spot kick but China sealed victory at Perth Rectangular Stadium through an own goal from Chen Ying-hui."
"It kept China's bid for a record-extending 10th title on track, with victory also ensuring their direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. They will face the Matildas on Tuesday at the 60,000-seat Perth Stadium after the hosts edged North Korea 2-1 in the last eight."
"China will be without star midfielder Wang Shuang, who was handed a yellow card for the second straight match. Of course, she's a loss. There is going to be an opportunity for someone else, China head coach Ante Milicic said. These girls are so resilient."
China's women's football team secured a 2-0 victory over Taiwan in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, advancing to face hosts Australia in the semifinal. Shao Ziqin scored in the 94th minute, and an own goal from Chen Ying-hui sealed the win in extra time. The victory keeps China's pursuit of a record-extending 10th title alive and guarantees their direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. China will compete without midfielder Wang Shuang due to a second yellow card. Taiwan advances to a playoff against North Korea with an automatic World Cup spot at stake. The match carried political significance given China's territorial claims over Taiwan, who compete internationally as Chinese Taipei.
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