Australia won a lop-sided 16-1 victory over host China at softball China Cup played in Beijing on October 10, 2007.
"For the starting pitcher Wang Lan, it's just all right in the beginning but she faded after Australia scored with ease.
"The Australians judged accurately over out-line balls and carried through the match in their rhythm."
"It will not affect our performance in the upcoming games tomorrow, actually. The game is just our chance to practice and to gain experience.
Australia won a lop-sided 16-1 victory over host China at softball China Cup played in Beijing on October 10, 2007.
"Australia is in favor, which is not surprising for us. What surprises us is their winning with such a large margin," added Wang.
"We should analyze the game and make self-evaluation when we are back. Actually, we did make some key errors in the game."
Substitute pitcher Zhou Yin echoed Wang's voice for the emotional weakness in Chinese team.
"I performed modestly. I was a little nervous when the bases are occupied by the opposing team, besides it was the first time that I pitch against Australia," said Zhou.
Australia won a lop-sided 16-1 victory over host China at softball China Cup played in Beijing on October 10, 2007.
In previous two games of the day, China beat Chinese Taipei 12-0 and Canada down Chinese Taipei 6-0.
In last year's world championship, China lost to Australia in the bronze final and finished fourth in the 16-team tournament, which serves as the first Olympic test event in Beijing.
Softball has been dropped from the Olympics beginning with the 2012 London Games.
All four teams here take the opportunity to let their full pool experience the Olympic venue and finalize their rosters for the Olympics ten months away.
(Xinhua News Agency October 11, 2007)