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Justin Chadwick

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China are celebrating after downing Taiwan in an extra-time Asian Cup quarter-final. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

China have secured a semi-final berth against hosts Australia after defeating Taiwan 2-0 in extra-time in a tense Women's Asian Cup quarter-final showdown in Perth.

In front of 5238 fans on Saturday, China hit the lead in the fourth minute of extra-time through Shao Ziqin, before the deal was sealed in the 118th minute via an unlucky own goal to Chen Ying-hui.

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