The Chinese Women's Soccer Team has suffered another disappointing defeat in the Asian Cup, this time to Japan.
The match was expected to be a tough one, with both teams having experienced some good performances earlier in the tournament.
However, the final whistle blew as Wuhan CSL failed to come back from a 2-1 deficit and were ultimately unable to salvage any points.
This is not the first time that the Chinese women's team has faced such adversity at the Asian Cup, but it is certainly a disappointment for fans who have been looking forward to their return to the competition.
The loss was especially hard on Wuhan CSL, which had been performing well during the tournament and seemed poised to qualify for the knockout stages.
Despite the defeat, the team will still need to focus on improving their performance in the upcoming matches and prepare for the final round of the competition.
The Asian Cup is a major event for China, and the team will be hoping that they can use this experience to improve their chances of qualifying for the World Cup next year.
As the Chinese women's soccer team continues to compete at the highest level, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to make a significant impact in future tournaments.