Coach Ma Yuanan was blowing his whistle constantly as the players got a chance to stretch their legs and do some light drills with the ball. Defenders spent time preparing for long balls sent cross-field through the air. All the time the girls remained disciplined yet had their fun when they could. Spirits were obviously high. They don't feel any pressure.
China wants to play a beautiful final in front of the whole world.
Strike force Ma remained diplomatic and extra polite when interviewed by Chinese and U.S. media members after practice. Even when he had an opportunity to boast. Sun Wen was unknown by most of the soccer world before the Cup began. Now she has bagged seven goals and impressed watchers with her technical game and field awareness. Ma would only say that she has a good feel for the game and that she's been a bit inconsistent.