Hey futsal fans! What a roller coaster game in Hohhot as host team China stunned the field with a 5-3 victory over Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup. Within the first five minutes, a slick pass from Tang Yalan found Zhang Rui, who drilled a shot into the bottom corner to give China an early 1-0 lead. ⚽️
The momentum didn’t stop there. Less than eight minutes later, Su Jiahong's cross was perfectly converted by Cao Jiayi, doubling the advantage to 2-0. In the second half, Chinese Taipei tried to fight back with Chu Fang-yi’s long-range effort, but an own goal by teammate Chen Ya-chun helped China regain a solid cushion. Then, in a surprising twist, China's goalkeeper Liu Danping capitalized on her counterpart’s absence, sending the ball into the net and boosting the score to 4-1.
The match kept fans on the edge of their seats as both sides launched fast attacks in a thrilling finish that saw additional goals, wrapping up the contest at 5-3 in favor of China. This win marks the hosts' second consecutive triumph and sets the stage for an exciting showdown against Uzbekistan on Saturday. Stay tuned, and keep that futsal spirit alive! 🔥
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China beat Chinese Taipei 5-3 at AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
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