A late goal from Ji Ting in injury time helped the Chinese
national women's team beat the visiting FIFA Women's World Stars
team 3-2 in a friendly match in Wuhan on Saturday.
The gala match between the Chinese and the women's world stars
was played on the eve of the draw for the Women's World Cup, which
will be played in China in September.
The star-studded international team opened their account after
just four minutes of play, through a header from Conny Pohlers of
Germany.
The Chinese side snatched an equalizer back after ten minutes
when Liu Sa converted a corner kick pass from Zhou Gaoping.
Hosts China ignited their audience when striker Han Duan headed
the ball into the net in the 21st minute, leading the match
2-1.
China missed several chances to widen their advantage, while
Aussie defender Cheryl Salisbury managed a header before the break,
to make it 2-2.
The second half was hindered by the unexpected injury of Chinese
player Zhou Gaoping. The fullback was hit on the face and carried
off with blood visibly gushing from the wound.
The match seemed to end at a 2-all tie, when Chinese substitute,
Ji Ting, took an accurate low shot one minute before the final
whistle.
Ji netted the last-gasp winner when she took a timely follow-up
to beat English keeper Rachel Brown, thus sealing victory for
China.
(CRI.cn April 22, 2007)