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Preliminary  - Group B: Chinese Taipei down Mongolia to set up Hong Kong, China showdown
Mongkok: Chinese Taipei opened their 2024 EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary campaign with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Mongolia in their Group B tie at the Mongkok Stadium on Wednesday.
Chinese Taipei's victory sets up a decisive match against hosts Hong Kong, China, who opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Mongolia on Sunday.

Mongolia held their nerve until the 42nd minute when Ange Kouame put Chinese Taipei in front going into the break.

Jhon Benchy then doubled Chinese Taipei’s lead in the 59th minute before goals from Yu Yao-hsing (76th) and Kouame (83rd) sealed the three points.
The group winners will advance to face the top team from Group A, which is a two-team affair following the withdrawal of DPR Korea, with Macau to meet Guam on Saturday.

Photo: Chinese Taipei Football Association