China has just one goal in the tournament, and that came after scoring in six of seven games entering the World Cup. Her effort deflected off China goalkeeper Peng Shimeng and fell kindly for the instinctive Giacinti. Gianluigi Buffon Is an All-Time Great: Will He Finally Win the Champions League? Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Assisted by Song Duan. Great strike, but the goalkeeper will be disappointed with that one. China had paid a heavy price for failing to impose themselves on possession. Image: REUTERS The doctors bring with them first-hand experience of dealing with the coronavirus, having previously helped to tackle the original outbreak in China's Hubei province that killed more than 3,000 people . Aurora Galli (Italy) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Report: Kobe had advice for Russ on playing with K.D. Goals from Valentina Giacinti and Aurora Galli at Montpellier's Stade de la Mosson saw Italy through. Goal! China first entered World Cup qualification in 1957 in an attempt to qualify for the 1958 FIFA World Cup.China failed to score a goal in their maiden World Cup appearance in 2002.However, qualifying for the tournament has been considered the greatest accomplishment in China's football history. Italy vs. China: 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup prediction, pick, TV channel, live stream, watch online A spot in the quarterfinals is on the line Italy remained comfortable for most of the second half after showing enough quality on the ball and pace in forward areas to underline their status as a team others should fear in the last eight and beyond. Assisted by Gu Yasha. Attempt missed. Valentina Giacinti (Italy) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Attempt missed. Germany set the record straight. Hand ball by Valentina Bergamaschi (Italy). Lineups are announced and players are warming up. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 25: The Captains armband is seen alongside Sara Gama of Italy's kit inside the dressing room prior to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Italy and China at Stade de la Mosson on June 25, 2019 in Montpellier, France. Aurora Galli doubles Italy's lead with a low driven shot from outside the box. Attempt missed. Yang Li (China PR) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. FC Copenhagen Fans Throw Beach Toys on Pitch During Final Match of Season, Goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur's Famous Old Stadium—White Hart Lane, Blue Is the Colour—B/R Animation Celebrates Chelsea's Title, Lyngby Goalkeeper Makes Incredible Goalkeeping Blunder. Italy looks to keep its World Cup dream alive when it faces China on Tuesday in the round of 16 with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. Aurora Galli replaces Cristiana Girelli. We Simmed on FIFA17, Inside Transfer Deadline Day: Access All Areas at Sheffield United, FIFA Sim: Bundesliga All-Stars vs. Serie a All-Stars, Meet 'Billy the Wonder Kid': the 7-Year-Old Football Phenomenon, Juventus vs. Real Madrid: Champions League Final Goes Space Invaders. Wang Shuang (China PR) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Laura Giuliani of Italy catches the ball during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Italy and China at Stade de la Mosson on June 25, 2019 in Montpellier, France. The goal came courtesy of Aurora Galli, who dragged a shot from the edge of the box into the bottom corner. Attempt saved. This time it counts! 2-0! Elisa Bartoli (Italy) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Corner, China PR. China: If you can't score, you can't win. Delight for the Azzurri as home advantage tells ... China 2007. Wang Yan (China PR) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Corner, China PR. Assisted by Wang Shuang with a cross. Serrano’s Screamer against Celtic or Shankland’s spinning reaction volley? ... Italy 1934. Wang Shuang (China PR) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. One such through ball found Giacinti, whose smart finish was ruled out by the offside flag. 7:45 pm ET, Visit SportsLine now to see picks from European expert David Sumpter, the math professor whose model is up 2,000 percent on international soccer, Jackson misses practice again, expected to play, Saban responds to Kiffin barb about 'elderly' coach, Big Ben says Steelers 'got the short end of the stick', Mahomes regrets postgame embrace with Gilmore, Report: New Orleans rejects Saints' bid to have fans. Italy: After losing to Brazil last time out, Italy knows what it needs to correct and that's being a bit more patient in attack. (Photo by Naomi Baker - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images), MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Yasha Gu of China is challenged by Valentina Bergamaschi of Italy during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Italy and China at Stade de la Mosson on June 25, 2019 in Montpellier, France. Italy started the game in enterprising fashion, playing neat and purposeful football. Attempt missed. FIFA Women’s World Cup Attempt missed. Corner, China PR. The superb stop served to galvanise China. China PR CHN. They aren't going to get a lot of chances but have to take at least one to feel like they have a shot. Can Real Madrid Unlock Juventus' Defense in UEFA Champions League Final? Get Women's World Cup scores, highlights, stats and more at FOX Sports. Li Ying (China PR) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Liu Shanshan with a cross. Liu Shanshan (China PR) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. While the men's senior team have won the FIFA World Cup four times, the women's team is yet to win a single edition. Substitution, China PR. News, statistics and information about China PR on FIFA.com. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/worldcup/free/stories_howtowatch, at Substitution, Italy. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Aurora Galli of Italy celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Italy and China at Stade de la Mosson on June 25, 2019 in Montpellier, France. 2-0 . Assisted by Elisa Bartoli. All Rights Reserved. Assisted by Valentina Giacinti. At the other end, Laura Giuliani tipped over after a snap shot from Wang Yan. Inside access. Italy needed just four minutes of the second half to double the lead. Elena Linari (Italy) wins a free kick in the defensive half. (Photo by Johannes Simon - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images), MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 25: Aurora Galli of Italy scores her team's second goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Italy and China at Stade de la Mosson on June 25, 2019 in Montpellier, France. Valentina Cernoia (Italy) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Delay in match because of an injury Manuela Giugliano (Italy). Elisa Bartoli (Italy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Highlights. Attempt saved. Zhang Rui (China PR) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Yao Wei (China PR) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Delay in match because of an injury Valentina Cernoia (Italy). The Europeans have been one of the surprises of the tournament, having won Group C with a 2-0-1 record, while China got through as a third-place team in Group B, going 1-1-1. Song Duan (China PR) wins a free kick on the right wing. All rights reserved Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Ilaria Mauro (Italy) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Ilaria Mauro replaces Valentina Bergamaschi. Stade de la Mosson (17,492) Italy Italy 2 - 0. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | Wu Haiyan (China PR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.