China's players celebrate with the trophy after they defeated Australia in the AFC Asian Women's Cup final in Adelaide, Australia, 30 July 2006. China won a penalty shootout 4-2 to lift the AFC Asian Women's Cup. (Xinhua Photo)
ADELAIDE, Australia, July 30 (Xinhua) -- China won the 15th AFC Asian Women's Cup here on Sunday, beating hosts Australia 4-2 on penalties.
This was the eighth Asian Cup title clinched by China, who came from behind to tie Australia 2-2 in regular time of the final.
Following is the result of the final at the AFC women's Asian Cup held here on Sunday:
China bt Australia 6-4 (full time 2-2, extra time 0-0, penalty kick 4-2)
Scorers in full time: (China) Han Duan (67), Ma Xiaoxu (72);(Australia), Munoz Caitlin (28), Peters Joanne (33)
Penalty shootout made: (China) Ma Xiaoxu, Li Jie, Bi Yan, Han Duan; (Australia) Ferguson Alicia, Shipard Sally Enditem
China's coach Ma Liangxing is thrown in the air by his players after they defeated Australia in the AFC Asian Women's Cup final in Adelaide, Australia, 30 July 2006. China won a penalty shootout 4-2 to lift the AFC Asian Women's Cup. (Xinhua Photo)
China's Han Duan (L1) celebrates after she made the final penalty shoot in the AFC Asian Women's Cup final in Adelaide, Australia, July 30, 2006. China won a penalty shootout 4-2 to lift the AFC Asian Women's Cup. (Xinhua Photo)
China's Ma Xiaoxu kisses the medal after they defeated Australia in the AFC Asian Women's Cup final in Adelaide, Australia, 30 July 2006. China won a penalty shootout 4-2 to lift the AFC Asian Women's Cup. (Xinhua Photo)
