Chinese women's soccer team crowned Asian champions
(Reuters)
Updated: 2004-04-26 21:18

Chinese women's football team head coach Zhang Haitao is tossed into the air by his players to celebrate their win at the AFC women's football qualifying tournament for the Athens Olympics in Hiroshima, western Japan April 26, 2004. China defeated Japan 1-0 in the final match. [Reuters] Chinese women's football team captain Fan Yunjie raises the trophy during the awards ceremony. [Reuters] Japanese captain Yumi Obe (R) fights for the ball with Chinese forward Teng Wei. [Reuters] Chinese women's football team members raise their arms at the awards ceremony after defeating Japan 1-0. [Reuters] Chinese women's football team members smile in the pouring rain following their victory. [Reuters] Japanese defender Kyoko Yano (R) slides to block a goal attempt by Chinese midfielder Pu Wei. [Reuters]