Hangzhou, China — The energy was electric at the Olympic Sports Centre on Wednesday as China stormed past Japan 2-0 in the Super 4s opener of the Women’s Asia Hockey Cup! 🏑💥
From the first whistle, the home squad owned the field. In the 13th minute, midfielder Liu Chencheng served up a pinpoint pass to striker Zou Meirong, who smashed in her eighth goal of the tournament — boom! ⚡ That early tally set the tone for the night.
China kept the pedal to the metal, dominating possession and peppering Japan’s circle. Persistence paid off on their fifth penalty corner when Zhang Ying teed up Liu Chencheng to fire another beauty into the net, doubling the lead and sending the crowd into a frenzy! 🙌🔥
Japan tried to rally, but three late short corners went begging, and the final whistle sealed a well-earned 2-0 victory for China. This win extends China’s unbeaten run in the continental showdown and puts them on track for the final.
Next up for China is a blockbuster clash with India, while Japan will look to bounce back against South Korea later on Thursday. Stay tuned for more action! 🌍🏑
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China defeat Japan 2-0 in Super 4s opener at Women's Asia Hockey Cup
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