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Despite having dominated, China PR were forced into an additional 30 minutes but finally got the goal their positive play deserved when Ziqin collected Wang Shuang’s neat layoff and floated the ball beyond Chinese Taipei keeper Cheng Ssu-Yu four minutes in.
It was a richly deserved goal for the Jiangsu Wuxi forward, who registered 12 shots - four of which were on target.
“This game was more difficult than we expected but we finally won and qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027,” said 23-year-old Shao Ziqin. “It’s my second time being named Player of the Match and I’m very happy.
“But this is the result of the team’s work as every player contributed and the passing and support from my teammates when I was attacking made it possible. It’s truly a team effort.”
“This game was more difficult than we expected but we finally won and qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027,” said 23-year-old Shao Ziqin. “It’s my second time being named Player of the Match and I’m very happy.
“But this is the result of the team’s work as every player contributed and the passing and support from my teammates when I was attacking made it possible. It’s truly a team effort.”
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Ziqin, who then went on to earn a penalty which was saved by Ssu-Yu, described the relief she felt after the opening goal.
“My focus was on the ball after Wang Shuang’s pass. To get that goal was such a relief for me, and we also got another through an own goal. After that, we felt more relaxed and were able to focus on defending until the end.”
“My focus was on the ball after Wang Shuang’s pass. To get that goal was such a relief for me, and we also got another through an own goal. After that, we felt more relaxed and were able to focus on defending until the end.”
An additional reward for brilliant performance is a semi-final showdown with Australia.
“When I was young, I used to watch Sam Kerr on TV. She’s a great player and I dreamed of being like her – one of the top players in the world.”
Ziqin will now get to go toe-to-toe with her idol at the Perth Stadium on Tuesday and will - no doubt - aim to upstage her to keep China PR on course to lift the trophy for a 10th time.
“When I was young, I used to watch Sam Kerr on TV. She’s a great player and I dreamed of being like her – one of the top players in the world.”
Ziqin will now get to go toe-to-toe with her idol at the Perth Stadium on Tuesday and will - no doubt - aim to upstage her to keep China PR on course to lift the trophy for a 10th time.
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