Full Match Report – Minute by Minute
Pakistan 🇵🇰 vs Chinese Taipei 🇹🇼
🏆 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers
📅 June 29, 2025
Pakistan Starting XI (4-3-3 Formation)
Goalkeeper:
• 16 Zeeyana
Forwards:
• 21 Zahmena
• 22 Isra
• 8 Aqsa
Midfielders:
• 14 Amina
• 19 Amool
• 10 Rameen
Defenders:
• 6 Maria (Captain)
• 5 Layla
• 18 Sanah
• 9 Suha
Substitutes:
- Nisha
- Jennah
- Marsha
- Nadia
- Mariam
- Zulfia
- Nizalia
- Aliya
- Sophia
- Azwa
First Half
1’
Chinese Taipei earned an early corner, setting the tone for their attacking intentions right from kickoff.
2’
A brief injury concern as Pakistan goalkeeper Zeeyana went down after accidentally receiving a kick to the head from one of her own teammates while defending a loose ball. Play resumed shortly after.
6’
Chinese Taipei dominated possession in the opening five minutes, keeping Pakistan pinned in their own half.
7’
A timely clearance from the Pakistani defense inside the 18-yard box prevented an early goal.
8’
Chinese Taipei took a powerful shot just outside the box. Zeeyana made an excellent jumping save, diving to her left and getting a touch on the ball to send it away from danger. The ball was then cleared with a solid defensive header by a Pakistan defender.
13’
⚽ Goal! Chinese Taipei opened the scoring. Pu Hsi launched a clinical shot from the left edge of the 18-yard box, placing it calmly near the far post beyond Zeeyana’s reach.
Score: Pakistan 0 – 1 Chinese Taipei
16’
⚽ Goal! Chinese Taipei doubled their lead. Their attacker received the ball near the six-yard box and struck it past the defense into the net with composure.
Score: Pakistan 0 – 2 Chinese Taipei
18’
A Pakistani midfielder made a sharp interception, but the visitors quickly regained possession and continued pressing in Pakistan’s defensive third.
19’
A wayward shot from Chinese Taipei went over the crossbar — no threat to the goal this time.
20’
Another strong save by Zeeyana, who leaped to catch a high ball heading towards goal.
21’
Captain Maria made a crucial clearance inside the box to stop an advancing Taipei attacker.
22’
Pakistan made a rare move into the opponent’s third, but their momentum was short-lived. They couldn’t organize a shot, and the ball was quickly lost again.
23’
A potentially dangerous pass inside the Pakistani six-yard box was smartly intercepted by a defender, averting a clear scoring chance.
24’
Zeeyana safely caught an off-target shot, calming things momentarily at the back.
25’
Chinese Taipei attempted a low cross from the left flank, but the ball missed its intended target. No immediate danger followed.
27’
Another intense moment in Pakistan’s penalty area as pressure mounted, but somehow the team managed to avert the danger — narrowly escaping conceding again.
28’
A powerful shot from Chinese Taipei forced Zeeyana into yet another save. She stayed alert and positioned herself well to block the attempt.
29’
Zeeyana was called into action again and denied another close-range shot. Her efforts were keeping Pakistan in the game.
32’
An outstanding reflex save from Zeeyana, diving low to her right to deny a strong strike by Taipei. She remained Pakistan’s standout performer.
34’
Pakistan tried to push the ball forward into Chinese Taipei’s half. However, the attack lacked support, with only one attacker present. She struggled and eventually lost possession.
35’
A long-range shot from Taipei bounced off the top of the crossbar. Zeeyana had jumped to cover it and may have gotten a touch.
36’
Several clearances by Pakistan’s defenders kept the danger at bay briefly.
36’ (cont.)
Chinese Taipei attempted a long-range shot. Zeeyana fully stretched and managed to flip the shot away from goal. An exceptional save once again.
39’
A poor finish by Taipei this time, as their shot flew far wide of the post.
40’
⚽ Goal! A dangerous corner for Chinese Taipei led to their third goal. Although the first attempt was cleared, the rebound fell kindly for them and was struck cleanly into the net.
Score: Pakistan 0 – 3 Chinese Taipei
42’
Zahmena carried the ball forward and tried to build an attack but lacked support. With no teammates in position, the opportunity fizzled out.
43’
Zahmena again got behind the defense and found herself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. However, her shot lacked precision and rolled just wide of the right post. A golden chance missed.
45+1’
Chinese Taipei fired a powerful shot from outside the box. Zeeyana got a hand to it and deflected it onto the crossbar, preventing what would’ve been a fourth goal just before halftime.
Halftime Score:
Chinese Taipei 3 – 0 Pakistan
Second Half
55’
A threatening corner by Chinese Taipei was met with a strong clearance by Pakistani defenders, who showed resilience in the early second-half moments.
57’
Chinese Taipei made a substitution to refresh their lineup.
60’
Chinese Taipei surged forward again. A collision between one of their players and a Pakistani defender disrupted the shot, making it easy for Zeeyana to collect safely.
**Match report ends here due to live stream interruption.
Final score: Chinese Taipei 8 – 0 Pakistan
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Mohsin Rasheed is the Chief Editor of Footballer.pk, Pakistan’s dedicated football media platform covering local and international football with in-depth reports, features, and exclusive insights. Passionate about telling the stories of Pakistani football, Mohsin leads the editorial direction of the platform and regularly contributes match reports, player profiles, and tactical breakdowns.