Chinese coach aims for semifinals in women's soccer World C

时间：2007-06-12 01:42:12

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BUENOS AIRES, June 9 - Susan Marika Domanski-Lyfors, head coach of Chinese women's soccer team, said on Friday that she'll lead the host team to at least a semifinal finish at the forthcoming2 World Cup.

 

"We want to reach the semifinals at least," the Swedish told Xinhua when foreseeing the World Cup due on September 10-30 in China.

 

"Our defense3 has to be more aggressive and there're spaces for us to improve on techniques," she added while pointing out the aspect she wants the team to improve.

 

The Chinese side, known as "Steel Roses", lost 1-0 Friday to Argentina after winning the first friendly match ended also in 1-0in favor of the visiting side.

 

"My players did not play well in the first half, but after they improved in performance in the second half, we could have won the game," she said.

 

"We did not have problems playing against a very technical team. It is important for players to get experience in these type of games," Domanski-Lyfors added.

 

Argentina, reigning4 champions of South American, won the continental5 title last year after defeating Brazil, who had won the four prior championships, in the final at the Argentine city of Mar1 del Plata.

 
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1 mar f7Kzq     
vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟
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  • It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
  • Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。
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adj.即将到来的，可得到的，乐于提供消息的
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  • He gave me a list of their forthcoming books.他给了我一张他们即将出版图书的目录。
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3 defense AxbxB     
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
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  • The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
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adj.统治的，起支配作用的
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  • The sky was dark, stars were twinkling high above, night was reigning, and everything was sunk in silken silence. 天很黑，星很繁，夜阑人静。
  • Led by Huang Chao, they brought down the reigning house after 300 years' rule. 在黄巢的带领下，他们推翻了统治了三百年的王朝。
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adj.大陆的，大陆性的，欧洲大陆的
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