Taichung took the game by its horns after a goalless first half with Estama creating the second goal when he launched himself down the left flank before feeding Hsu to score.

“We played a solid game, staying focused on our objective,” said Estama, who was named Player of the Match.  “The results came to us as we took it step by step towards victory.

“Ulaanbaatar proved to be a strong opponent, making us chase the ball but we recognised the need for something special to secure the win and it was our hard work and determination that ultimately made the difference.”

Head coach Pen Wu Sung was also full of praise for his team’s success against an Ulaanbaatar side who made it difficult for the Chinese Taipei club.

“It was a well-contested match, with both teams performing well,” said Pen. “Ulaanbaatar had numerous opportunities, but our goalkeeper (Kenya Matsui) thwarted their attempts. On our end, we capitalised on our chances and this proved to be the decisive factor in securing our victory."

Despite seeing his Ulaanbaatar team fall to defeat, head coach Bralusic Vojislav commended his players for displaying confidence and remains optimistic about his side's chances.

“I'm satisfied with how we played and controlled the game with our energy,” said Vojislav. “In our game preparation, we were aware of how they could score goals and I’m proud of my players for showing what they can do.

“Football can be unpredictable and sometimes the outcome seems unfair despite Ulaanbaatar being the better team, the result may have favoured the luckier team today.

“Big congratulations to my players, our next game is against Must CPK of Macau and I know we can play competitively. If we continue to play like this and be confident, we can achieve something in the group.”