Urgent: China beats Uzbekistan, advances to Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals

SYDNEY, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China secured its place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals after defeating Uzbekistan 3-0 in Group B on Friday. Shao Ziqin earned the defending champion a 1-0 lead through a penalty she won herself in the 30th minute. Li Qingtong doubled the lead with a stunning right-footed strike in the 51st minute before netting her second through a header in the 77th minute.
2026-03-06 10:45:46