China can qualify for World Cup quarter-finals: Coach

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China can qualify for World Cup quarter-finals: Coach

China women's soccer team head coach Ma Liangxing said Thursday in Los Angeles that the Steel Roses can beat Russia in their last Group D game to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals.

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China women's soccer team head coach Ma Liangxing said Thursday in Los Angeles that the Steel Roses can beat Russia in their last Group D game to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals.

"Everyone in the squad is confident that we can beat Russia to qualify as the group leader," Ma said after his team drew Australia 1-1 at the Home Depot Center in Carson.

China, who struggled in the first half, controlled the game in the second but failed to convert a great number of chances to goals.

"I told the players after the first half that they must try their best," Ma said.

Ma, who took over as the national coach early last year, said he will give young players more chances while ensuring a berth in the last eight.

"Ren Liping is a young player. I brought her in to replace Zhang Ouying in the second half, because I just want to give her more chances," he said.

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