In a breathtaking display of skill and teamwork, hosts China steamrolled Indonesia 6-0 in a match that secured their spot in the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup semifinals. As the only team to win all group stage matches, they kept the momentum going in the quarterfinals, thrilling fans with every play. ⚽️
The breakthrough moment came in the 13th minute when substitute Zhan Zewen fired a powerful shot to put China ahead 1-0. Early in the second half, a long-range effort by Zou Yinglan led to Fan Yuqiu scoring a follow-up goal, making it 2-0. The scoring spree continued with Zhang Rui, followed by Jiang Xiaoyu, Yu Ting, and Xiong Jing, who rounded out the 6-0 win during the final stretch.
This emphatic performance sets the stage for an exciting semifinal clash against Thailand, with a win along with the third-place playoff securing a coveted spot in the World Cup in Hohhot this November.
Reflecting on the match, Chinese midfielder Fan Yuqiu shared his thoughts: "How many chances do we get in our life… and I am not as youthful as the others anymore… so I think this competition is really important. We are aiming for the World Cup and I think as long as we perform well, there won't be a problem." 🔥
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Hosts China beat Indonesia 6-0 to reach Women's Futsal Asian Cup semis
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