🏟️ In a high-octane showdown at the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup, the Chinese mainland team sprinted to a dramatic 5-3 victory against Chinese Taipei on Thursday! Hosted in Hohhot, the match kept fans on the edge of their seats with non-stop action—think FAST X meets soccer. 🚗💨
⚡ China struck first within 5 minutes as Zhang Rui slammed the ball into the net off Tang Yalan's slick pass. By halftime, Cao Jiayi doubled the lead with a textbook finish from Su Jiahong's cross. But Chinese Taipei roared back after the break: Chu Fang-yi's long-range stunner cut the deficit to 2-1… until a chaotic own goal by Chen Ya-chun tilted momentum back to China.
🔥 The highlight? Goalkeeper Liu Danping channeling her inner Avengers hero, scoring a goalie goal from midfield while her counterpart was caught out! 🦸♀️ Both teams traded late goals in a frantic finish, but China sealed its second straight win on home turf. Next stop: a showdown with Uzbekistan on Saturday!
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China beat Chinese Taipei 5-3 at AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup
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