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Su Yu-Hsuan scored with a close-range header in the 26th minute to get the East Asian side back on track after their opening day defeat to Japan while defeat was a blow to Vietnam’s hopes after having opened their campaign with victory against India.
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Chinese Taipei head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor opted for an attacking line-up with Su Yu-Hsuan spearheading the frontline while Vietnam’s Pham Hai Yen took over the captaincy from Huynh Nhu, who was on the bench.
The East Asian side set the narrative with an aggressive high-press, Saki Matsunaga saw her low shot blocked inside the box in the fifth minute, while Yu-Hsuan created space for Chen Jin-wen, who clipped her shot wide five minutes later.
The East Asian side set the narrative with an aggressive high-press, Saki Matsunaga saw her low shot blocked inside the box in the fifth minute, while Yu-Hsuan created space for Chen Jin-wen, who clipped her shot wide five minutes later.
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Having suffered a 2-0 defeat against Japan in their opener, Chinese Taipei showed renewed intent as their pace down the left troubled Vietnam and eventually led to the opening goal in the 26th minute.
Chen Yu-Chin combined neatly with Huang Ke-sin to find Hsu Yi-yun, who teed-up Matsunaga. Her shot struck the crossbar and the rebound fell kindly for Yu-Hsuan, who nodded home from close range.
Chen Yu-Chin combined neatly with Huang Ke-sin to find Hsu Yi-yun, who teed-up Matsunaga. Her shot struck the crossbar and the rebound fell kindly for Yu-Hsuan, who nodded home from close range.
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Vietnam wasted a chance to draw level three minutes later with Hai Yen setting up Tran Thi Duyen inside the box but the midfielder mistimed her effort and sent the ball wide off the right post.
A sudden surge in tempo from Chinese Taipei almost produced a second goal in first half stoppage time but Tran Thi Kim Thanh pulled off a fine save to deny Wu Kai-Ching’s powerful drive.
A sudden surge in tempo from Chinese Taipei almost produced a second goal in first half stoppage time but Tran Thi Kim Thanh pulled off a fine save to deny Wu Kai-Ching’s powerful drive.
Group C: Chinese Taipei v Vietnam
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Vietnam looked rejuvenated after the restart with Tran Thi Hai Linh and Huynh Nhu introduced, while Chinese Taipei suffered a setback in the 56th minute when Yu-Hsuan was forced off and replaced by Li Yi-Wen.
The fresh legs almost proved decisive for Vietnam in the 67th minute when Thai Thi Thao threaded a pass to Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy but her shot was blocked by Su Sin-Yun.
The fresh legs almost proved decisive for Vietnam in the 67th minute when Thai Thi Thao threaded a pass to Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy but her shot was blocked by Su Sin-Yun.
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Another injury blow for Chinese Taipei saw Pan Yen-Hsin coming on to replace Chang Chi-lan in the 84th minute but with Vietnam failing to penetrate, the East Asian side held on for the win.
Victory for Chinese Taipei against India on Tuesday will likely confirm their quarter-final spot while Vietnam have it all to do against two-time champions Japan.
Victory for Chinese Taipei against India on Tuesday will likely confirm their quarter-final spot while Vietnam have it all to do against two-time champions Japan.
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