China head coach Marika Domanski said on Thursday that she believed the hosts can reach the
semifinals of the Women's World Cup.
China, who defeated New Zealand 2-0 in their last Group D match to qualify earlier on the day, will meet Norway in the quarter-finals.
"It will be a tough game for both sides and we will do everything to win," said Domanski. "We are aiming to reach the semifinals. I think it is a good target for the host."
China beat Norway 5-0 en route to the finals at the 1999 World Cup, but Domanski, a former Swedish national head coach who took the helm early this year, warned that her team must keep a cool head.
"It (5-0 results) was a long time ago. Both China and Norway have changed a lot during past years."
China will meet Norway in Wuhan on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua
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