China rides luck to advance in World Cup

China' s 2-2 draw with New Zealand ensured it a berth in the round of 16 at the FIFA Women' s World Cup and delighted the soccer-mad country.

In the 42nd minute, New Zealand's Betsy Hassett was called for a hand ball in the penalty area and China evened the score at 1-1 through the disputed penalty kick.

On Hupu, one of the largest Internet portals in China, users thought luck played an important part in the victory but that the Chinese women also deserved it.