2023 FIFAWWC: Denmark Defeat China 1-0 with Late Goal

On Saturday, Denmark defeated China 1-0 in the second game of the first round of Group D at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The match was hosted at Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth, Australia.

Amalie Vangsgaard scored the game's only goal in 89 by exploiting a left corner kick by Pernille Harder. 

GOAAAAL !Vangsgaard 90'

The goal looked offside, but the Ref gives the goal

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Vangsgaard shot the edge of the box, and Rikke Seveke's efforts in distracting China's goalkeeper Xu Huan paved the way for the ball to hit the nets. 

Yesterday's game was the fifth meeting between China and Denmark in international competitions, however, it was the first win for Denmark.

China depended on building a strong defense, and both sides couldn't create any dangerous shots.

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In 46, Wang Shuang came off the bench, and the performance and combat of the Chinese team intensified. 

However, the Danish succeded to cross the defending lines of the Chinese and hit the nets in 89.