Group B: Vietnam 1-0 Chinese Taipei

Vietnam’s Thi Thanh came close to opening the scoring from close range off a free-kick in the first minute but Chinese Taipei ‘keeper Li I-chieh did well to block the attempt.

Chinese Taipei, however, were unfazed by their opponents’ early aggression, as they worked hard to keep Vietnam in their own half.

Truong Quoc Tuan’s charges were handed multiple golden opportunities when Chinese Taipei committed their sixth and seventh fouls,  but Li rose to the occasion to maintain the goalless scoreline.

Vietnam returned from the break more eager to break the deadlock and played with higher intensity, which left Chinese Taipei with little freedom and space to move around the court.

In the 29th minute, Chinese Taipei picked up their fourth foul of the second half, and had to resort to a less aggressive approach which Vietnam immediately took advantage of.

Nguyen Thi Chau outmuscled the Chinese Taipei defender, before Thi Thanh latched onto the loose ball and found the back of the net to take the lead.

A few minutes later, Vietnam came close to doubling their lead when Bui Thi Trang received the ball in the box before passing it to Bien Thi Hang to finish, but Li denied the attempt with an impressive save.

Chinese Taipei continued their pursuit for an equaliser and even opted for power play in the last few minutes, but Vietnam were quick to react and held on to keep the lead and the three points.