"They are ranked higher than China and they have better individuals than China. They not only have Marta, they have many small "Martas".

After another goalless performance from China's attacking combination Ma Xiaoxu and Han Duan, the Swedish coach said she longed for her own Marta.

"I am sure Ma will improve a lot, but Marta is exceptional and the best player in the world.

"Marta not only has good technique, she also has the ability to change speed. I hope China will have someone like Marta."

Despite China's fate now lying in the lap of the gods, Domanski-Lyfors remains upbeat.

"To lose the match to the best team is not the end of the world," she said.

"We will try to win the third match and two wins in a group competition will give a bigger chance to advance.

"It is a tough way to make it into semis but we still have the confidence."

Despite an even taller order in front of him, New Zealand's coach says his side will advance along with the Brazilians.

"Brazil and New Zealand will be the two teams to qualify into the next round," John Herdman declared.

"We still have a chance.

"If we defeat China and Brazil defeat Denmark in the last round of the group match, we have a chance.

"China has the quality and they showed the quality during the match against Denmark. But we will cause problems for China in the next match.

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