Chinese Taipei met Mongolia at Mong Kok Stadium on Wednesday night (11th December) for the EAFF E-1 Football Championship Preliminary Competition 2024 (Group B) fixture. Chinese Taipei beat Mongolia by 4:0.
In a thrilling encounter at Mong Kok Stadium on Wednesday (December 11), Chinese Taipei showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 4:0 triumph over Mongolia in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship 2024 Preliminary Round (Group B) fixture.
The dominant force started brightly, with the dynamic forward Ange Kouame testing the Mongolian keeper early on, his venomous right-footed drive from Chien Po-Ting's incisive pass being denied by a crucial save in the 11th minute.
The pressure continued to mount as Wang Chien-Ming came agonizingly close in the 23rd minute, his spectacular volley sailing just over the crossbar after Ange Kouame's pinpoint delivery from the left flank.
Chinese Taipei's relentless attacking display continued, with Ange Kourame squandering another golden opportunity in the 37th minute, dragging his effort wide after being released by William Ezquivel's defense-splitting through ball.
The breakthrough finally arrived three minutes before the interval, as Ange Kouame demonstrated exceptional technique to control Jhon Benchy's precise pass on his chest before unleashing an unstoppable left-footed drive into the back of the net.The goal put Chinese Taipei in the lead with a 1:0 socreline.
The attacking momentum nearly yielded another goal before the break, with Miguel Sandberg's acute-angled attempt whistling past the post following another clever setup by the influential Ange Kouame.
After the restart, Chinese Taipei maintained their stranglehold on the match. Tiao Tien-Long was desperately unlucky in the 54th minute when his clinical left-footed strike cannoned off the woodwork after being expertly teed up by Chang Tai-Yuan.
The lead was doubled just before the hour mark through a well-worked move, as Jhon Benchy displayed remarkable composure to control Tiao Tien-Long's precise cross before slotting home with aplomb.
Yu Yao-Hsing added further gloss to the scoreline in the 76th minute, applying a clinical first-time finish from close range after another dangerous delivery from the instrumental Tiao Tien-Long.
The rout was completed seven minutes from time through a moment of individual brilliance from Ange Kouame, who cut inside from the right wing before unleashing an unstoppable left-footed thunderbolt from outside the area that flew into the far corner.
The comprehensive 4:0 victory sees Chinese Taipei make a perfect start to their campaign, with the impressive scoreline reflecting their total dominance throughout the ninety minutes.