Women Soccer: Liaoning, Beijing to Meet in Final

The semifinal between Beijing and Shanghai, both of which were considered candidates for the champion, was expected as a game of final level.

The two teams were well-matched in the clash until the deadlock¹ was broken in the 70th minute when midfielder Pan Lina scored for Shanghai with a long drive. But the advantage was equalized nine minutes later with Chen Yanhong's score for the Beijingers.

In the 90th minute, midfielder Liu Ying scored again for Beijing. However, the soon-to-be-achieved victory was taken away by Pu Wei who scored for Shanghai in the injury time, finishing the match 2-2 in regular time.

A penalty shootout was carried out after a goalless overtime² play. Beijing overwhelmed Shanghai 5-4.

In another semifinal held earlier Thursday, Liaoning defeated host Jiangsu 1-0.

Attacking midfielder Fan Tingting scored a lone³ goal in the match in the 25th minute, helping⁴ the visitors win over the host.