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Match 2 Tianjin - Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium
06 August
China PR
2:1
Sweden
2:1 (1:1)
  • XU Yuan (6')
  • HAN Duan (72')
  • Lotta SCHELIN (38')

Referee HONG Eun Ah

Summary

China charge sinks Swedes

China charge sinks Swedes

 Hosts China overcame a determined Swedish outfit 2-1 in Tianjin to move joint top of Women's Olympic Football Tournament Group E. After Lotta Schelin equalised Pu Wei's early opener, Han Duan sealed the win for China with a stunner late in the second half to send the crowd of just under 38,000 into fits of delight. The hosts came out in inspired form from the opening whistle. And ...

Line-up

CHN
SWE
Substitute(s)
Coaches
SHANG Ruihua (CHN)
(SWE) Thomas DENNERBY
Officials
  • Referee: HONG Eun Ah (KOR)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Sarah HO (AUS)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Jacqueline LELEU (AUS)
  • Fourth official: Pannipar KAMNUENG (THA)

Photos

  • China striker Xu Yuan celebrates her goal against Sweden.
  • Chinese striker Han Duan (L) beats her Swedish marker to the ball.
  • Action from the opening Group E match between China PR and Sweden.
  • Han Duan of China (L) prepares to shoot as Nilla Fischer of Sweden looks on.
  • Sweden coach Thomas Dennerby reacts during the Group E game against China.
  • China coach Shang Ruihua reacts during the Group E game against Sweden.
  • Action from the Group E game between China and Sweden.
  • Players of the Chinese Olympic football team pose
  • Players of Sweden Olympic football team pose

    • Quotes

    "We showed good fighting spirit tonight. I hope it's just the start of more successes for us at the Olympics," Shang Ruihua, China coach.

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