Chinese women's soccer team crowned Asian champions (Reuters) Updated: 2004-04-26 21:18
Chinese women's football
team head coach Zhang Haitao is tossed into the air by his players to
celebrate their win at the AFC women's football qualifying tournament for
the Athens Olympics in Hiroshima, western Japan April 26, 2004. China
defeated Japan 1-0 in the final match. [Reuters]
Chinese women's football team captain Fan
Yunjie raises the trophy during the awards ceremony.
[Reuters]
Japanese captain Yumi Obe (R) fights for the
ball with Chinese forward Teng Wei. [Reuters]
Chinese women's football team members raise
their arms at the awards ceremony after defeating Japan 1-0.
[Reuters]
Chinese women's football team members smile in
the pouring rain following their victory. [Reuters]
Japanese defender Kyoko Yano (R) slides to
block a goal attempt by Chinese midfielder Pu Wei.
[Reuters]