IND-W vs TPE-W Live Score, Football Latest Updates, Asian Games 2023: Chinese Taipei seal crucial victory over India with a dramatic comeback

It just wasn’t meant to be for India. After a cagey first half, India started on the front foot and were rewarded with a goal just a minute into the second half. They certainly had chances to double their lead, but as all good teams do, Chinese Taipei capitalized on India’s missed chances and mounted a remarkable comeback.

Li Chin's breathtaking goal was followed by Su Hsuan's game-winner, crushing India's aspirations in a mere fifteen-minute period. Their next challenge awaits in a must-win showdown against Thailand on Sunday, September 24. Signing off for now, this is Rahul. Stay safe and keep the excitement flowing with all the latest Asian Games 2023 action exclusively on Sportskeeda.

FULL-TIME: INDIA 1-2 CHINESE TAIPEI

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90+4' Chinese Taipei are retaining possession well, keeping India out of their half.

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90' Seven minutes added on. Can India equalize?

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89' India appeal for a foul, as Ming-Jung charges out of goal only to seemingly foul Jyothi. However, despite the protests, the referee awards a goal-kick.

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83' COMEBACK COMPLETE!

Chinese Taipei score the second goal to deliver a devastating blow to India. Hsuan Su latches on a wayward long pass, and India are caught off-guard, with Shreya rushing out of goal and losing the trajectory of the ball. Su capitalizes on the mistake and scores.

80' Substitution for India: Soumya Guguloth comes in place of Manisha Kalyan.

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79' It's clearly a one-sided game now, as Chinese Taipei have introduced fresh legs into the game. India are pinned back but are defending resolutely so far.

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77' SHREYA KEEPING INDIA IN THE GAME!

Another huge chance for Chinese Taipei as Su dummies the defender, before passing the ball to Hsu Yi-Yun. However, Shreya comes to the rescue yet again, brilliantly parrying away her effort.

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68' CHINSESE TAIPEI LEVEL THE SCORES!

An incredible goal from Li-Chin! Her impact has been notable since her introduction, and on this occasion, she receives the ball near the edge of the box and places it into the top corner with her weaker foot. Shreya Hooda in goal had no opportunity to make a save.

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66' ANOTHER HUGE CHANCE FOR INDIA!

India's pace on the break is certainly evident, with Anju unleashing a fantastic shot that the goalkeeper denies once again. The rebound found Manisha, but her subsequent attempt sailed high over the goal.

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65' Chinese Taipei initiate a menacing move as Li controls a long pass inside the penalty area. She cuts back and finds Su, but her attempt finds the side netting.

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64' Substitution for India: Jyothi Chouhan comes in place of Bala Devi

62' Blistering attack by India

Anju and Indumathi once again combine, and Anju's cross almost finds Bala Devi in the penalty box.

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60' Substitution for Chinese Taipei: Ting Chi is replaced by Su Yu-Hsuan

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58' India's momentary lapse in concentration nearly resulted in a costly error, as Ashalata conceded possession in midfield. Nevertheless, she swiftly tracked back to block the shot.

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54' CLOSE!

Substitute Lai Li Chin's effort from the free-kick had Shreya worried for a moment, as it almost found the bottom corner.

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52' Chinese Taipei win a free-kick in a dangerous position.

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46' GOAAALLL FOR INDIA!

India once again break away, with Anju's effort parried away by the goalkeeper. Manisha's strike on the rebound is cleared off the line, but Anju is in the right place at the right time to slot the ball into the back of the net.

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46' SECOND HALF UNDERWAY

Chinese Taipei get the ball rolling!

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While Chinese Taipei did dominate the early phases of the match, India displayed their intent on the counter-attack, with Manisha Kalyan, Indumathi Kathiresan, and Anju Tamang frequently linking up effectively.

Notably, India's defense has been outstanding, repeatedly thwarting Chinese Taipei's attacks. The contest remains closely contested, with the scores deadlocked at half time.

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HALF TIME: India 0-0 Chinese Taipei

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45' One minute added on at the end of the first half.

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42' Sangita Basfore in the referee's book now, as she prevents a counter-attack and takes one for the team.

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36' WHAT A CHANCE FOR ANJU!

Manisha Kalyan once again in the heart of India's attack, delivering a cross that strikes the post before falling to Anju. Anju, with plenty of room in front of her, strikes the ball powerfully, but it takes a deflection off a Chinese Taipei defender.

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33' Half chance for Chinese Taipei

India seems to be creating difficulties for themselves as they attempt to build-up from the back. They surrender possession, and Hsiu-Chin's long-range attempt misses the target.

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30' Massive confusion in the box, as Shreya charges forward to make a clearance. Unfortunately, she fails to make contact with the ball, but her luck holds as an Indian defender steps in to rescue the situation.

28' Manisha Kalyan is booked for a cynical challenge.

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25' Chance for India

India's build-up was crisp with Anju and Manisha combining well on the flanks. Bala Devi then found space near the edge of the box, but her effort was easily collected by Ming-Jung in goal.

23' Chinese Taipei piling on the pressure now. India, however, continue to remain well-organized at the back.

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19' ALMOST!

Indumathi orchestrates a beautiful through ball, splitting the defense. But her pass is just out of reach for Anju, who made a remarkable run from midfield.

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15' India's first shot on target

Grace is brought down in midfield, resulting in a foul. Ashalata Devi takes the free-kick responsibility, but it's directed straight at the hands of the goalkeeper.

8' Chinese Taipei are finding gaps behind the Indian defense, but Ashalata Devi has marshalled the backline well so far.

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6' SHREYA TO THE RESCUE!

Chinese Taipei find an opening on the wide areas and knit together a quality move. However, Yen Ping's shot is expertly parried away by goalkeeper Shreya Hooda.

5' It's been a bright start for India, but Chinese Taipei are slowly growing into the game after a sloppy start.

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1' India start strong

Just seconds into the game, Manisha Kalyan finds acres of space on the left flank, but her cross is cleared away by Chinese Taipei. From the following corner, India find the side netting.

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1' KICK OFF

India get us underway!

Kickoff is moments away, as the two teams make their way onto the pitch for the national anthem.

Chinese Taipei XI: Tsai Ming-Jung (GK), Zhou Li-Ping, Chen Yen-Ping, Wang Hsiang-Huei, Lee Hsiu-Chin, Wu Kai Ching, Ting Chia-Ying, Lan Yu-Chieh, Ting Chi, Chen Ying-Hui, Chan Pi-Han.

India XI: Shreya Hooda (GK), Dalima Chhibber, Sweety Devi, Ashalata Devi, Sangita Basfore, Sanju, Anju Tamang, Bala Devi, Dangmei Grace, Indumathi Kathiresan, Manisha Kalyan.

India's lineup is out!

Historically, India has faced difficulties against today's opponents, with only one victory compared to Chinese Taipei's six wins. However, they will take positives from the fact that they defeated them when these two sides last met back in 2021.

India, on the other hand, are coming off a convincing 5-0 victory against the Kyrgyz Republic in April. With a formidable attacking unit, they will hope to cause major upsets in the tournament.

India’s opponents, Chinese Taipei, are ranked 38th in the world, which is 22 places above India. They enter the 2023 Asian Games with momentum, having secured impressive victories against Papua New Guinea, Lebanon, and Indonesia. This contest will undoubtedly serve as the Blue Tigresses' most significant test in the group stage.

While India boasts a strong attacking lineup, the team will also depend on their captain, Ashalata Devi, to lead the backline against a tough opponent.

This game also marks the return of Bala Devi to the national team after a four-year absence. Devi made headlines as the first woman to play for a European club when she joined Rangers in 2020. Her success paved the way for other Indian women to venture abroad, where they have excelled. Despite battling injuries, she had an outstanding season with Odisha FC in the Indian Women's League and is expected to lead India's attack in the 2023 Asian Games.

The Indian women's team have a formidable lineup on paper, particularly in the attacking department. Keep an eye out for Manisha Kalyan, who recently etched her name in history as the first Indian player to score in a UEFA Champions League match. She has been in excellent form this year for her club, Apollon Ladies FC.

TELECAST DETAILS OF THE ASIAN GAMES 2023 TIE: The match between India and Chinese Taipei will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network from 5.00 pm IST on Thursday. The game can also be live-streamed on Sony Liv.

India are placed in Group B, where they will face off against Chinese Taipei and Thailand. One team from each group, along with the top three best-performing runners-up, to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Asian Games.

Indian women’s team squad for the Asian Games 2023:

Goalkeepers: Shreya Hooda, Sowmiya Narayanasamy, Panthoi Chanu.
Defenders: Ashalata Devi, Sweety Devi, Ritu Rani, Dalima Chhibber, Astam Oraon, Sanju, Ranjana Chanu.
Midfielders: Sangita Basfore, Priyangka Devi, Indumathi Kathiresan, Anju Tamang, Soumya Guguloth, Dangmei Grace.
Forwards: Pyari Xaxa, Jyoti, Renu, Bala Devi, Manisha, Sandhiya Ranganathan.