Xavier Chen to play in China

National team member Xavier Chen has decided to play in China for Guizhou Renhe. This is a big move as he has only played in Europe. Doubtlessly playing in Asia will give him more time to train with the national team. He only has one cap with the national Taiwanese team.

Photo cred: Victor Chou's facebook

Here Xavier is with fellow national team member Victor Chou, who also plays in the Chinese Super League for Shanghai Shenhua.

Good luck!

Taiwan ties Guam

With a last gap effort (more like efforts), the Chinese Taipei football team tied Guam in the 92 minute of play 1-1. Chinese Taipei had numerous opportunities to score first as Chen Po-liang missed a penalty kick. Aiming for the upper right corner, he had the goal keeper beat but the ball sailed too high. Guam would score in the 67th minute with a volley. Guam would nearly score again in the 79th minute but a diving save quelled the threat.
Things got interesting as Chinese Taipei pushed for the equalizing goal. Down to probably their last chance, Lo Chih-an was slotted a pass in the midfield and struck a shot at the edge of the penalty box. Unfortunately it went straight to keeper who blocked it with two hands. The rebound was picked up by Chen Po-liang who passed down the right flank to Chan Che-Yuan whose shot went off the crossbar. The ball went up and fell luckily to where Lo Chih-an was standing. Lo Chih-an calmly headed the ball in for the equaliser.
Video here (hope you can understand Cantonese because I can't)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuQAj_nWgj0
Photo: Lo Chih-an after scoring the goal

Taiwan Falls to North Korea

Taiwan fell 6-1 in their opening match of the second round of the East Asian Cup. They were down 3-0 at halftime and 5-0 before Chen Hao-wei scored in the 79th minute.

Taiwan next faces Guam on Wednesday December 5th.

East Asian Cup (Football)

The Chinese Taipei men's national team is participating in the second round of the East Asian Cup in Hong Kong today. The tournament lasts until the ninth. They face against Australia, North Korea (opponent today), Guam, and Hong Kong. The winner moves on to the next round. Chinese Taipei's team is made mostly of players who participate in the domestic Intercity League. The two who don't play in China. The most capped player is goalkeeper Lu Kun-Chi at 23. Other players to watch are Chen Po-Liang, Chan Han, and the Lo twins (Lo Chih-En and Lo Chih-Ah). The captain from their previous match Xavier Chen currently is playing in his native Belgian league for his club KV Mechelen. The national team plays against North Korea today.

As for the women's team, they had their competition about a week ago. They finished third out of the four teams. They lost to Australia 7-0 and China 2-0. They beat Hong Kong 2-1. Lai Li-Ching scored both goals. Footage of their match against Australia can be found here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGM_gGGUWIU