An action packed Matchday Nine of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has come and gone. Here are some of the major talking points.
China are right in the hunt for a spot in the Round of 16, after edging their way past Haiti with a controversial 1-0 victory at Hindmarsh Stadium.
The Steel Roses went down to ten after Rui Zhang was sent off for a nasty challenge on Sherly Jeudy in the first-half, but fought their way through their numerical disadvantage to come away with the all-important three points.
However, the contest was marred by a combined four penalty shouts – two falling to either team – in the final minutes of the contest.
Only one of the four were awarded, which was buried by Wang Shuang en route to a China victory, which takes them level on points with second-placed Denmark in Group D.
It also leaves Haiti rooted to the bottom of the group without a…
