China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis

Hard-working Shao Ziqin brilliantly fired into the right corner in the 94th minute at Perth and China sealed a tense 2-0 victory over Taiwan courtesy of an own goal from Chen Ying-hui. It kept their bid for a record-extending 10th title on track, with the win also banking direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. South Korea -- runners up to China in 2022 -- also ensured they will be at the World Cup with a 6-0 trouncing of Uzbekistan in Sydney. They will face either Japan or the Philippines in the semi-finals on Wednesday.