05 September,2010 06:52 AM IST | | AGENCIES
The first match of six matches here at the FIH Hockey World Cup in Rosario, saw China defeat South Africa 4-1 in a game rescheduled from yesterday. Gao Lihua starred for her team, scoring thrice (26,58,60).
South Africa took the lead as early as in the fourth minute through Jennifer Wilson but couldn't hold on to that lead for long.u00a0
Lihua equalised for China in the 26th minute. China's then dominated proceedings, with Lihua adding two more to her tally and FU Baor joining the party with a 44th minute goal.
