In a display of pure dominance at the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China delivered a 20-0 thrashing of the Chinese Taipei team in their third Pool A match.
Following decisive wins over Malaysia and South Korea, the hosts—already flying high—wasted no time setting the tone. Zhong Jiaqi opened the floodgates with a goal inside two minutes, sparking an offensive onslaught that saw China race to a 12-0 lead by halftime.
Coach Alyson Annan’s side continued their relentless pace after the break, adding eight more goals to seal a flawless 3-0 record in the pool stage. This emphatic result cements China’s spot at the top of Pool A and sets up a high-stakes Super Four clash against Japan on Wednesday night.
With their blend of speed, precision passing, and tactical discipline, the Chinese team has sent a clear message: they’re the squad to beat in this tournament. As global hockey fans tune in, all eyes will be on the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre to see if China can carry this momentum into the final stages and bring home the title.
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