Hosts China lit up the pitch in Hohhot during the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup with a sizzling 5-3 win over Chinese Taipei. Right from the opening minutes, the energy was contagious and every play had fans on the edge of their seats! ⚡️
Less than five minutes into the match, Tang Yalan sent a pinpoint pass to Zhang Rui, who slotted the ball into the bottom corner to give China an early 1-0 lead. Not long after, a delicious cross from Su Jiahong was perfectly finished by Cao Jiayi, doubling the advantage to 2-0 before halftime.
The second half saw Chinese Taipei spark a comeback when Chu Fang-yi unleashed a spectacular long-range shot to pull one back, making it 2-1. However, an unexpected twist followed as Chen Ya-chun inadvertently scored an own goal, restoring China’s two-goal cushion at 3-1.
Embodying a true game-changer moment, China's goalkeeper Liu Danping capitalized on her Chinese Taipei counterpart's absence and launched a bold shot directly into the net, increasing the lead to 4-1. In a whirlwind of fast attacks, both teams exchanged further blows, and the match closed with a thrilling 5-3 victory for the hosts.
This win, marking China's second straight triumph in the tournament, sets up an exciting challenge against Uzbekistan on Saturday. What a match—proving that with passion and teamwork, every game can be a blockbuster story! ⚽🔥
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China beat Chinese Taipei 5-3 at AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
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