Shanghai Daily news

Soccer fans now can start buying tickets for the FIFA Women's World Cup in five cities across China.

Tickets went on sale at 10am in Shanghai, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Wuhan and Chengdu, Eastday.com reported.

In Shanghai, the main site for the event, sports fans can check http://www.eaticket.com/english/index.asp or call 6426-5678 for tickets, the Website said. Both the Website and hotline have English service.

Twelve branches of Eastern Asia Ticket Services Co in Shanghai is also selling tickets, the report said.

It also said that the lowest price for a ticket was 30 yuan (US$3.97) so that more people can enjoy the event.

The 2007 Women's World Cup is scheduled to run from September 10 to 30 in Shanghai, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Wuhan and Chengdu.

Shanghai will host the opening game of the tournament, matches from the group stages, as well as the final.