Summary

  • China beat Haiti to keep Women's World Cup last-16 hopes alive

  • England would have qualified for knockout stage if China failed to win

  • Lionesses must now avoid defeat in final group game against China to be sure of last-16 spot

  • Wang scored winner with penalty after VAR check

  • China's Zhang shown straight red card for poor studs-up challenge

  1. Goodbye!published at 14:21 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    FT: China 1-0 Haiti

    That's all from us today, thank you for joining us for an exciting end to day nine of the Women's World Cup.

    A huge win for China considering they went down to 10 players in the 29th minute.

    Wang Shuang's spot-kick was the difference, but Haiti will definitely feel aggrieved at some of those late penalty shouts.

    You can read Michael Emons' report here.

    Thanks again and see you tomorrow for Sweden v Italy, France v Brazil and Panama v Jamaica.

  2. How Group D looks after the second round of fixturespublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    FT: China 1-0 Haiti

    World Cup Group D table with China's Wang ShuangImage source, BBC Sport
  3. Postpublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    FT: China 1-0 Haiti

    For China, a win over England on Tuesday would ensure they continue their record of making the knockout rounds in every World Cup they have played in.

    Even a draw or defeat might be enough for the Steel Roses, but that all depends on how Denmark and Haiti get on against each other, with both of them also able to qualify.

    It's all to play for.

  4. 'VAR went to sleep'published at 14:11 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    FT: China 1-0 Haiti

    Karen Carney
    Former England midfielder on ITV1

    I think VAR went to sleep a little bit at the end.

    You see the challenge on Dumornay, she gets the touch on the ball and the defender just goes through her, no intent to play the ball.

    The one after it was a bit more dubious, the player is caught by the China defender's arm but it was more of a coming together.

    The Dumornay one was a nailed on penalty though.

  5. Haiti still able to qualify for knockout stagespublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    FT: China 1-0 Haiti

    The Haiti players look completely dejected. They gave it all they could in injury time.

    But, it's not over for the Caribbean side just yet. They could still make it to the knockout rounds if they beat Denmark on Tuesday and England defeat China. Even then it would come down to goal difference.

    It's a tough ask, but as manager Nicolas Delepine said before this match, "anything is possible".

    Shwendesky Joseph and Chelsea SurprisImage source, Reuters
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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

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    Great tournament so far but in this game the referee has completely lost authority. And the rule book.

    Stephen

    What is the point of VAR if they let tackles like the last one go.That was clearly a penalty

    Anon

    Theo: What on earth has happened with the penalties or non penalties in this match? VAR have missed a cut and dry penalty for Haiti!

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 1-0 Haiti

    It's all over.

    What a dramatic end. Haiti just couldn't find an answer, but I think they will feel hard done by for a couple of those penalty decsions.

    China needed that. A defeat tonight would have spelled the end of their World Cup journey.

    Wang ShuangImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'I don't believe it'published at 14:03 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    I can't believe it, that should be a penalty.

    I don't understand how VAR didn't call a penalty for Haiti for that earlier challenge. No attempt to play the ball.

    Melchie Dumornay and Dou JiaxingImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 90 + 12 mins

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Now it's Kethna Louis down in China's box. Is that a penalty?

    Louis is still down injured and it looks like the referee is running over to the monitor.

    But, no. It's a yellow card for Haiti manager Nicolas Delepine, who is complaining that his side haven't been given a spot-kick.

    Nicolas DelepineImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 90 + 10 mins

    China 1-0 Haiti

    There's another penalty appeal for Haiti. Melchie Dumornay goes down in the area.

    But it's waved away by the referee and there's no VAR check.

  11. Postpublished at 90+9

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Haiti have a corner. Can they get something from it?

    No. It's hit towards the back post and it's headed out for a China goal-kick, which I am sure Zhu Yu will take her time over.

    Chelsea SurprisImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 90+7

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Nerilia Mondesir holds off two Chinese defenders but her shot is fired straight across the face of goal and wide.

    They won't get many chances better than that.

  13. Postpublished at 90+6

    China 1-0 Haiti

    That's six minutes of added time gone. Haiti are really pushing for an equaliser here but they are struggling to get into China's penalty area with the Steel Roses digging deep and putting everyone behind the ball.

    Danielle EtienneImage source, Reuters
  14. 'Strange decisions'published at 13:54 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    It's a strange one.

    Initially the decision was a bit soft, not enough in it for me to give a penalty.

    But once it has been given, you can't put your hands on a player like that in the box, so there isn't enough to overturn it on VAR.

  15. Postpublished at 90+3

    China 1-0 Haiti

    No penalty. Referee Marta Huerta de Aza reverses her decision after reviewing the replay.

    It seems harsh on Haiti.

    Roseline Eloissaint and Chen QiaozhuImage source, Getty Images
  16. PENALTYpublished at 90 + 2 mins

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Haiti have a penalty. Roseline Eloissaint is brought down by Wu Chengshu.

    BUT... the referee is going to the monitor.

  17. INJURY TIMEpublished at 87 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    There's still plenty of time left for Haiti to get a goal. There will be a minimum of nine added minutes. NINE.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 89 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    China's Zhang Linyan, who won the all-important penalty, is taken off for Tang Jiali.

    Haiti are also making a change. They bring on Shwendesky Joseph for Sherly Jeudy.

    Just a minute of normal time left.

    Tang Jiali and Zhang LinyanImage source, Reuters
  19. Postpublished at 87 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Haiti are pumping the ball forward but there aren't enough bodies in the penalty area.

    They're pushing players forward, but it's leaving them very open at the back and the Steel Roses look dangerous on the counter.

    Yao Lingwei and Batcheba LouisImage source, Getty Images
  20. 'Why not just keep the ball there?'published at 13:44 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    If I were the China coach I would be asking my player why they took the shot on there.

    One nil up with seven minutes to go, just run the ball into the corner or recycle the possession.