Germany beat Sweden 2-1 with a golden ball through second half substitution Nia Kuenzer to win the fourth women's World Cup soccer title at the Home Depot Center,Carson, California, on Sunday.
China's World Cup trip ended after they were condemned to a 1-0 surprise defeat by Canada in the quarter-finals.
China advanced to the quarter-finals of the fourth Women's World Cup soccer tournament, by leading Group D after defeating a lackluster Russia 1-0 at Portland's PGE Park on Sunday.
China looked lethargic for a second straight time at the finals, drawing underdogs Australia 1-1.
China's women's soccer team has started its quest for the World Cup with a narrow victory over Ghana.