China kicked off the IIHF Women's Asia Championship in style, crushing Kazakhstan with an impressive 5-0 victory at Beijing's Shougang Park on Thursday. 🏒✨
The excitement was palpable as Qu Yue netted the first goal just 56 seconds into the game, sending fans into a frenzy! Her teammates Zhang Biyang and Fang Xin weren't far behind, each adding a goal to wrap up the first period with a solid 3-0 lead. 🥅👏
Captain Yu Baiwei beamed, \"It was a good start for our team. Young players made goals and assists in this high-level event to gain experience and confidence. We're looking forward to competing with Japan and other great teams, which can help us tap our potential. The whole team will fight to the end.\" 💪🔥
The momentum didn't stop there. China extended their lead in the second and third periods, showcasing skill and teamwork that left Kazakhstan struggling to keep up. 🏆🇨🇳
In another match, Japan overwhelmed South Korea with a staggering 12-0 win, proving they're a force to be reckoned with. ⛸️🇯🇵
With world No. 7 Japan and No. 12 China competing, the tournament promises thrilling matchups. Don't miss the action this Saturday when China faces off against South Korea, and Japan takes on Kazakhstan! 📆🔥
Fun fact: The ice hockey venue at Shougang Park was transformed from hosting the World Table Tennis China Smash just a month ago. Versatility at its best! 🏓➡️🏒
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
