| China beats Sweden 2-1 - Commentary and Analysis |
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| Written by Liz Capira | |
| Thursday, 07 August 2008 | |
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Hosts China surprised Sweden by beating them 2-1 in the women's football tournament. The first goal was scored by a sixth-minute strike by Xu Yuan.
Sweden managed to equalise through Lotta Schelin in the 38th minute
However the winning goal was scored by Han Duan's winner which was produced by a long range short from substitute Wang Dandan that the Sweden’s keeper missed. The ball then fell into the legs of Han Duan. A crowd of 38,000 fans cheered and celebrated this goal at the 72nd minute of the game. Han has struck her 101st international goal in 160 matches.
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