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.
FIFA Women's World Cup hosts China fought hard to beat underdogs New Zealand 2-0, roaring into the quarter-finals on Thursday night.
China women's football team coach expressed her and the host team's strong determination to qualify for the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Full Coverage
China's hopes now teeter on the brink of disaster as the host faces the possibility of an early exit from the tournament after a 4-0 lose to Brazil. Full Coverage
China signalled its World Cup intent with a fighting 3-2 defeat of tricky European side Denmark as former champion Norway came from behind to beat Canada 2-1 Wednesday.
China's Steel Roses are riding high after their victory against Denmark, and are confident they have what it takes to beat high-powered Brazil. Full Coverage
China's women's soccer team will adopt an attacking passing game after tapering off training ahead of their opening encounter against Denmark today at the Women's World Cup.
China, the fifth FIFA Women's World Cup hosts, will start their campaign on Wednesday to take on European soccer giant Denmark in their Group D opener, the result of which may decide their fate in the tournament.
Marika Domanski-Lyfors has been tasked to take her reviving Chinese side to the semi-finals or beyond in the upcoming Women's World Cup.
With a Swedish coach and the "female Wayne Rooney" on their side, China is hoping for Women's World Cup glory on home soil over the next few weeks.