Chinese Taipei edges Vietnam in AFC Women's Asian Cup

SYDNEY, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Su Yu-hsuan scored the decisive goal as Chinese Taipei edged Vietnam 1-0 in a tense AFC Women's Asian Cup match played in fierce heat at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Vietnam, who reached the quarterfinals for the first time at the 2022 Asian Cup, struggled to produce its renowned speed and indefatigable running amid sweltering weather.

The result means Vietnam and Chinese Taipei are locked on three points apiece in Group C, with powerhouse Japan to face India later on Saturday.

Chinese Taipei played a completely defensive style in its 2-0 opening loss to Japan. But it changed tactics, started aggressively in the Vietnam game.

Chinese Taipei took the lead in the 26th minute when Su headed into the net.

Vietnam, who beat India 2-1 in its opener, tried to level the scores, but Chinese Taipei held onto its lead at halftime.

There were frantic moments in the second half, but Chinese Taipei hung on to keep alive its hopes of progressing to the knockouts.

Vietnam will meet Japan on Tuesday, while Chinese Taipei faces India. ■