Malaysia crushed Chinese Taipei 11-1 in their second Pool A match of the Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, China. Malaysia’s women’s hockey team, the Speedy Tigress, stormed back into form with a massive victory over Chinese Taipei. This win marked a remarkable turnaround for Malaysia, who had suffered a heavy 8-0 defeat to China in their opening game.

Malaysia Dominates from the Start

From the very beginning, Malaysia launched a relentless attack on Chinese Taipei’s defense. They capitalized on early chances, scoring four quick goals in the first quarter.

Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, followed by Nuramirah Shakirah Zulkifli in the 3rd minute. Khairunnisa Ayuni Mohd Sharuddin added another in the 8th minute, and Hanis Nadiah Onn made it 4-0 in the 14th minute.

Chinese Taipei had no answer to Malaysia’s aggressive play, struggling to regain control throughout the game.

Relentless Attack Continues

As the match progressed, Malaysia kept pushing forward. They added seven more goals to their tally, showing both clinical finishing and superior coordination.

Although Chinese Taipei managed to score a consolation goal in the 60th minute, it barely dented Malaysia’s dominance. The final score of 11-1 reflected Malaysia’s complete control of the match.

Tactical Brilliance by Malaysia

Malaysia’s coach, Mohd Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim, guided the team with a clear and effective strategy.

The Speedy Tigress executed quick transitions, high pressing, and sharp passing, which kept their opponents under constant pressure. Their early lead gave them the confidence to dictate the pace of the game, leaving Chinese Taipei with little room to respond.

Chinese Taipei Struggles to Cope

On the other hand, Chinese Taipei struggled throughout the match. Malaysia’s relentless offense prevented them from building any meaningful attacks.

Their defense crumbled under pressure, and even though they fought hard until the end, their only goal in the final minute was too little, too late.

Impact on Tournament Standings

This decisive win lifted Malaysia to third place in Pool A, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the Super 4 stage.

Meanwhile, Chinese Taipei remains at the bottom of the group with slim chances of advancing. With only the top two teams moving forward, Malaysia must continue their strong form in the next matches to stay in contention.

Looking Ahead

Malaysia’s commanding performance has boosted team morale ahead of their next game. They will aim to build on this momentum and fight for a place in the top two.

Conversely, Chinese Taipei needs to regroup quickly and address their weaknesses to stay competitive in the tournament.