Thu, Dec 06, 2001 - Page 16 News List

China's `Steel Roses' fire 10 past HK

STRIKE ZONE China ignored a peaceful Falun Gong protest and was on target with 10 unanswered goals against Hong Kong yesterday, when it played its first championship game

By Gavin Phipps  /  STAFF REPORTER

Leading by three goals to nil at halftime, the Central Asian nation continued to pile on the pressure throughout the second half.

The plucky ladies from the Philippines refused to bow under the constant pressure put on them by their stronger opponents and managed to keep the Uzbeks at bay. Even so, they conceded two more goals in the 74th and 77th minutes.

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