China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

China coach warns of growing ‘gap’ ahead of Women’s Asian Cup title defence

Australian Ante Milicic says recapturing China’s glory days, when they were among the top four teams in the world, is ‘a big responsibility’.

China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women's football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns. The Women's Asian Cup kicks off on March 1 with Japan, North Korea and hosts Australia chief among the title contenders. China are reigning champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, but the days when they were among the wo…