China and Russia in final Group D battle This game will be on ESPN 2... http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/030928/1/ahb.html
After Australia lost this evening, both Russia and China advance to the quarter-finals. However both will play for Group D places. A Russian win or draw will win the group for Russia. China must win to top the group. China win: Germany v Russia China v Canada Russia win or draw: Germany v China Russia v Canada
Where was the offside on Sun Wen? The one that became a goal in about 10th minute. I just saw the replay. Maybe it was more obvious live.
PK called after Sun Wen was wrestled down by #2 WWE style. But Liu Ying wasted the PK. How come Sun Wen didn't take the PK?
FT China 1 Russia 0 1. China 7 pts, +2, 3 goals 2. Russia 6 pts, +3, 5 goals 3. Ghana 3 pts, -3, 2 goals 4. Australia 1 pt, -2, 3 goals China will play Canada while Russia will face Germany.
Absolutely horrible refereeing. How was the free kick in the 55th minute out for a goal kick to China? The fiasco in the 2nd minute of stoppage time just before the end of the game. This will have to be looked at again. These refs should not do a quarterfinal match.
I know it seems a little odd, but I have posted a match report at a-league.com. Well, this is an A-League city, and I'm going to use whatever credentials I have available to get down onto the pitch. http://www.a-league.com/features/2003/fea,2003,0030.shtml
THat Chinese player, #7, is great. She did some great moves on her defender when they were isolated on the Russian left flank. That heel move and fake left the Russian spinning!!!!