Manama: Chinese Taipei are one win away from ending 13 years in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup wilderness after they defeated Laos 4-0 in their opening India 2022 Group A qualifier at Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Monday.
Goals from Chen Yen-ping and Su Yu-hsuan put Kazuo Echigo’s side comfortably ahead at half-time, before Lai Li-chin struck a quick-fire brace after the break to put the East Asian side at the head of the three-team group after one of three Matchdays.
Chinese Taipei are now in pole position to reach the Finals for the first time since 2008, with a win against group hosts Bahrain on Sunday to end their qualification drought. .....
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