WATCH: Tan Ruyin delivers the perfect Chinese takeaway

Aug 6, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; China midfielder Ruyin Tan (8) celebrates their win over South Africa during the women's first round match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange. Mandatory Credit: Eric Seals-USA TODAY Sports

Despite the pun, Tan Ruyin scored a 40-yard wonder goal for China women against South Africa late Saturday night.

Gol no meio de campo da Tan Ruyin - China vs África do Sul (Futebol Feminino)

Tan picked up the ball inside the South African half, just outside the centre circle. She looked up and with an arcing shot lobbed the goalkeeper hitting the bar on the way over the line.

This second round win puts China second in their group on goal difference behind Brazil.

With the final game of the group, China versus Sweden, whoever wins will qualify for the knockout round, leaving this group on a cliffhanger finish.

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