China’s forward Zhang Linyan (right) celebrates with Wang Shanshan after scoring against South Korea during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup final on Sunday in Mumbai, India. The team claimed the championship by beating South Korea 3-2. Photo: VCG

Ji So-yun of South Korea controls the ball as she escapes a trio of Chinese defenders during the final. South Korea scored twice in the first half of the match. Photo: VCG

Ji (left) and Zhang Xin compete for the ball during the final. Photo: VCG

Zhang Xin controls the ball under pressure from South Korea’s Cho So-hyun. Photo: VCG

Tang Jiali converts a penalty to score the first goal for the Chinese team in the second half. Photo: VCG

Zhang Linyan (third right) celebrates with teammates as she scores with a header to level China up to 2-2 in the 72nd minute of the match. Photo: VCG

Xiao Yuyi scores the third and winning goal for China against South Korea. Photo: VCG

China players line up for the national anthem at the start of the final. Wang Shanshan (first left) became the tournament’s MVP, and Zhu Yu (second left) was crowned “best goalkeeper” following China’s victory. Photo: VCG

Players throw head coach Shui Qingxia into the air after the victory. Photo: VCG