Chinese media and netizens: Team China get luck

China' s 2-2 draw with New Zealand ensured them a berth in the round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Women' s World Cup, which has thrown the fans of the soccer-mad country into happiness.

In the 42nd minute of the match, Betsy Hassett was called a hand ball in the penalty area and China levelled the score at 1-1 through the dispute penalty kick. In Hupu, one of the largest internet portal in China, the Internet users thought that luck was important but at the same time China deserved it.

"Contingency always come in nowadays soccer game, Chinese players can' t be blamed for the disputed penalty. As we all know hosts Canada have stolen a victory from us in the opening match of the World Cup, I' d like to take the 'luck' as a repay from the organizing committee." A netizen named "boiled water" said.

When Chinese coach Hao Wei was droven out by the referee before the final whistle, a sina weibo user, Chinese version twitter explained that, Hao just lost balance and was unintentional to delay time. After the game, New Zealand coach Readings Tony refused to shake hands with Hao, it was thought to be lack of grace by Chinese netizens.

Net user "elekhfent" said, "No handshake? Well we Chinese are going to be the last 16, while the impolite coach' s team will go home."

China will take on either Switzerland or Cameroon in the match of round of 16. Endi