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. Postpublished at 84 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    It's not looking good for Haiti with just over five minutes of normal time remaining.

    China, despite being a player down, are the team who are currently on the front foot and look more like scoring.

    Chen QiaozhuImage source, Getty Images
  2. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 82 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    A double change for Haiti as Nicolas Delepine tries to get his side back in this.

    Dayana Pierre-Louis and Ruthny Mathurin are off for Danielle Etienne and Chelsea Surpris.

    China bring on Dou Jiaxing for Yao Lingwei.

  3. Postpublished at 78 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    China come very close to adding a second. That goal has gave them the spark they needed.

    Zhang Linyan is unmarked and really should score, but her header is directed up and over the crossbar.

  4. 'I can't explain why that hasn't been given?'published at 13:37 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    I would need to see that again but I can't explain why that isn't a penalty.

    There was no way that the Haiti player was going for the ball, a blatant push.

    It's a foul anywhere else on the pitch.

  5. Postpublished at 76 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    There's another penalty shout for China as Zhang Linyan hits the turf again.

    There's a quick VAR check, but it's not given.

    Zhang Linyan and Kethna LouisImage source, Getty Images
  6. 'It was always going in from Shuang'published at 13:35 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 1-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    Wang Shuang looked confident didn't she? There was no doubt who was taking that penalty.

    And she puts it away really well.

    Haiti keeper Theus is left looking disappointed but it was always going to be scored by Shuang.

    Wang ShuangImage source, Getty Images
  7. goal

    GOAL - China 1-0 Haitipublished at 74 mins

    Wang Shuang

    Wang Shuang steps up the spot and it's a calm, cool finish into the bottom-left corner.

    The Steel Roses are a goal up despite being a player down.

    Wang ShuangImage source, Reuters
  8. PENALTYpublished at 73 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    It's a penalty for 10-player China!!!

  9. Postpublished at 72 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    A penalty shout for China as Zhang Linyan goes down in the area after a late challenge from Ruthny Mathurin.

    The flag goes up for offside, but it's being checked.

    Could China have a penalty against the run of play?

    Zhang LinyanImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 68 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    The warning signs are there for China as another chance comes and goes for Haiti.

    Melchie Dumornay's shot is blocked and the deflection falls to Nerilia Mondesir, who swipes it wide.

    The flag is up for offside, but it shows just how dangerous Haiti are looking at the moment.

    Chen Qiaoz and Sherly JeudyImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 67 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Yang Lina tries her luck from 25 yards out and Kerly Theus is called to action, but it's a comfortable save.

  12. 'No malicious intent there'published at 13:25 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    There wasn't any malicious intent there in that challenge from Dumornay, her eyes were on the ball.

    But she did make contact with the head of the defender, so a yellow card is correct.

    Melchie DumornayImage source, Getty Images
  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 64 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Batcheba Louis is off for Haiti. Roseline Eloissaint is on.

    Batcheba Louis and Wang ShuangImage source, Getty Images
  14. YELLOW CARDpublished at 63 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Haiti are getting closer.

    They have a couple of attempts on goal after a corner but it all comes to an abrupt end when Melchie Dumornay catches Yao Wei in the face as she tried to keep the ball in play with an audacious bicycle kick.

    It earns her a yellow card.

  15. Postpublished at 59 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Haiti goalkeeper Kerly Theus has been kept very quiet in the first 15 minutes of the second half.

    At the other end of the pitch Zhu Yu is forced to rush out of her area and make a clearance before Sherly Jeudy can pounce.

  16. Postpublished at 57 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    The impact of Zhang Rui's red card is becoming clear.

    China held most of the possession in the first half, but they are struggling now as Haiti ramp up the pressure.

    Wang Shuang and Batcheba LouisImage source, Getty Images
  17. 'Players like Dumornay lift their entire team'published at 13:14 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    You can see straight away the impact Dumornay has on this Haiti team. When you have a player like her it just gives everyone a lift.

    Dumornay is just starting to occupy that number 10 position in front of the China back line.

    They will have a big job trying to contain her in this second half.

  18. 'Great reaction save'published at 13:13 British Summer Time 28 July 2023

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Emma Byrne
    Former Ireland goalkeeper on ITV1

    What do Haiti have to do to put the ball in the back of the net?

    The ball falls perfectly to Dumornay and it's a fantastic save from Zhu.

    Dumornay will feel that is a big miss though, either side of the keeper and it was a goal.

    Zhu Yu saveImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 53 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Zhu Yu saves shotImage source, Reuters

    It's a free-kick for Haiti on the left wing.

    It's whipped in and Melchie Dumornay fires a shot at the target, but it's a fantastic save from Zhu Yu as she tips it over the bar.

    That's the closest we've come so far to a goal.

  20. Postpublished at 49 mins

    China 0-0 Haiti

    Melchie Dumornay is already making an impact. She is orchestrating Haiti's attack as they push forward in search of a first-ever Women's World Cup goal.