Playing in her fifth consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Zhang struck China PR’s second goal in first half added time as the defending champions eased to victory.
Having lifted the coveted trophy four years ago, Zhang knows that China PR will have to improve in the coming games if they are to once again challenge for the trophy. .....
🪄 Class never fades!
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 3, 2026
🇨🇳 𝐙𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐢 picks the gap to perfection!#WAC2026 | #CHNvBAN pic.twitter.com/lVBw2p3aG8
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