Perth, March 14 -- China advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 after extra time in Saturday's quarterfinal.
China settled quickly and controlled possession for long stretches. Wang Shuang thought she had given her side the lead in the 39th minute, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review.
China remained on top in the second half but could not find a breakthrough in regulation time. The deadlock was finally broken in the 94th minute, when Shao Ziqin finished from the middle of the area after a pass from Wang.
Shao then won a penalty in the 112th minute, but Wurigumula's spot kick was saved. China sealed the result with two minutes left in extra time when Jin Kun surged down the righ...