Source: CCTV.com

07-21-2008 10:51

China men's and women's Olympic teams both claimed victories in their warm-up matches for the Beijing Olympic Games.

The men's team played against Australia, and the first match for new coach Yin Tiesheng proved to be a successful one. (Photo: sina.com)

The men's team played against Australia, and the first match for new coach Yin Tiesheng proved to be a successful one. China produced a number of threats against the socceroos' sloppy defence, but converted none of them. China's mounting efforts were finally rewarded when substitute Zhao Xuzhi sent a low shot home from close range. China held on for the 1-nil victory.

On the women's side, China opened the scoring after only three minutes of their match against New Zealand. Striker Han Duan headed in a left-field cross from Hu Yasha. Former Asian player of the year Ma Xiaoxu showed up in the second half. But the striker failed to capitalize on several good chances as China held on for the 1-nil victory.