China have marked a "new start " for women 's football by reaching the final of the Women 's Asian Cup for the first time in 14 years, head coach Shui Qingxia said on Thursday. China beat twice -defending champions Japan 4-3 in a penalty shootout to set up a final showdown with South Korea. The Chinese , who twice fought back from a goal down against Japan , are aiming for a record-extending ninth title and their first since 2006. "For the whole team and for women 's football in China it's a new start because we hadn't qualified…