China Ladies

China Ladies World Cup Prospects & History

FIFA World Ranking: 11
SkyBet Odds: 14/1

Qualifying

Qualified automatically as the hosts but still took part in, and won, the Asian qualifying section, beating Australia on penalties in the final.

Look Out For

Who knows who to look out for with this side? The 19 year old forward Ma Xiaoxu perhaps?

Prospects

The Steel Roses are the hosts and therefore can be expected to do well. They will have to get out of a tough group first but with fanatical crowds behind them and a strong, well organised team they should do well.
Odds of 14/1 look generous and if I was a betting man....

Previous Tournaments

China 1991: Quarter Finals
Sweden 1995: 4th
USA 1999: Runners Up
USA 2003: Quarter Finals