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China eyes semifinals at Women's World Cup

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2007-09-21 17:32

TIANJIN -- China head coach Marika Domanski said?in Tianjin?on Thursday
that she believed the hosts can reach the semifinals of the Women's World
Cup.

China's coach Marika Domanski-Lyfors from Sweden watches a ceremony
before the start of the soccer match between New Zealand and China at
Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in
Tianjin September 20, 2007. [Reuters]

China, who defeated New Zealand 2-0 in their last Group D match to
qualify earlier on the day, will meet Norway in the quarter-finals.

"It will be a tough game for both sides and we will do everything to
win," said Domanski. "We are aiming to reach the semifinals. I think it
is a good target for the host."

China beat Norway 5-0 en route to the finals at the 1999 World Cup, but
Domanski, a former Swedish national head coach who took the helm early
this year, warned that her team must keep a cool head.

"It (5-0 results) was a long time ago. Both China and Norway have changed
a lot during past years."

China will meet Norway in Wuhan on Sunday.

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