AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
The Young Matildas beat the East Asian side 3-0 in the Qualifiers en route to a perfect three-match run. Australia, who finished third in the last edition, also boast a superior head-to-head record, winning their previous encounters in 2009 and 2024.
Head coach Alex Epakis, however, will not rest on past glories.
“We are very respectful of Chinese Taipei as they have very good players, but we are also confident as we have been working hard for the past 12 months and evolved considerably tactically and mentality,” he said.
“We are very respectful of Chinese Taipei as they have very good players, but we are also confident as we have been working hard for the past 12 months and evolved considerably tactically and mentality,” he said.
“What breeds confidence is the ability to execute and we have to be strong in that from the first game, be disciplined and ensure our performance is high.”
Runners-up in 2002, Chinese Taipei claimed their spot as one of three best second-placed sides to mark their sixth Finals showing.
Runners-up in 2002, Chinese Taipei claimed their spot as one of three best second-placed sides to mark their sixth Finals showing.
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Head coach Hsieh Chih-Chun is looking to start off on the right foot in what he hopes will be a good competition.
“We have learnt from our last encounter with Australia and although our players are young and a little afraid of them, we will try to get a good result,” he said.
“We have learnt from our last encounter with Australia and although our players are young and a little afraid of them, we will try to get a good result,” he said.
“This side also does not have much experience playing on an international level, so we have been training to be mentally stronger to perform better.”
Australia v Chinese Taipei
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Thursday, 16:00 (UTC+7)
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Thursday, 16:00 (UTC+7)
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