FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Huang Jiaxin scored a devastating 12-minute hat-trick as China PR stepped up a gear in the second half to break a brave resistance from New Caledonia.
The Asian side also had Chen Ruilin to thank for the victory, with the half-time substitute assisting four out of her side's five goals.
The debutants had goalkeeper Elizabeth Aben to thank for keeping the game goalless at half-time.
After wasting a number of chances, China PR opened the deadlock just 23 seconds into the second half as Xiao Yafei converted a dangerous cross from Ruilin from close range.
China PR hit the woodwork twice before turning on the gas as Huang put in a clinical goalscoring display, scoring in the 71st, 80th and 83rd minutes with Zhou Xinyi also finding the target in the 74th minute.
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