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It was Matsunaga’s initial initiative that set up the opener as her effort struck the crossbar before Su Yu-Hsuan headed the ball home in the 26th minute.
“Grateful to be the player of the match. Thank you, everyone. Let’s continue cheering each other on,” said the 31-year-old Matsunaga. “I feel very happy because we won today and saw so many fans supporting us.
“We were lucky to score the first goal, which made things easier for us. This result reflects all the hard work we’ve put in during practice and I think our overall performance was very good.”
“We were lucky to score the first goal, which made things easier for us. This result reflects all the hard work we’ve put in during practice and I think our overall performance was very good.”
Matsunaga, who plays for Chinese Taipei side Hangyuan FC, credited her daily training schedule for being able to play at her best.
“It comes from the accumulation of daily training. I have been working on my passing and fundamental skills every day, constantly challenging and improving myself. I came to this stage believing in the work I have put in.
“Of course there was some frustration (for not scoring) but the most important thing is that the team won, so I’m very happy.”
“It comes from the accumulation of daily training. I have been working on my passing and fundamental skills every day, constantly challenging and improving myself. I came to this stage believing in the work I have put in.
“Of course there was some frustration (for not scoring) but the most important thing is that the team won, so I’m very happy.”
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Chinese Taipei travel to Sydney to take on India on Tuesday in their final Group C fixture and the midfielder is ready for another strong performance.
“I want to create more chances for the team. Scoring and celebrating with the team is the most enjoyable moment in football. I hope we can create more of these moments.”
“I want to create more chances for the team. Scoring and celebrating with the team is the most enjoyable moment in football. I hope we can create more of these moments.”
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