Amman: China PR concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 campaign in style on Friday thanks to a 3-1 win over Thailand in the play-off for third place at the Amman International Stadium.
Goals from the prolific Li Ying, Wang Shanshan and Song Duan helped seal the comprehensive victory, one which will undoubtedly offer Siggi Eyjolfsson’s charges a degree of recompense following their failure to reach the final.
For Thailand, meanwhile, the defeat brought an end to the Southeast Asians’ impressive continental outing as they bowed out of the tournament with their heads held high and reputation unquestionably enhanced.
China had never lost to Thailand in 13 previous meetings, and it was the East Asians who looked the brighter of the two teams early on with a fierce Gu Yasha drive forcing goalkeeper Waraporn Boonsing into a smart save......
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10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA] Second half blitz powers China PR to third place
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