In the 3rd round of the second phase of the Asian Qualifiers, Chinese Taipei hosted Kyrgyzstan. For both sides, this match was crucial as it determined their ranking and chances of qualifying in the qualifiers. Kyrgyzstan showed great strength and defeated Chinese Taipei with a score of 2-0.
In the first half, Kyrgyzstan encountered some challenges, but they still maintained a stable defense and attacking rhythm. Chinese Taipei tried to break the opponent's defense through subtle coordination, but Kyrgyzstan's defense was very tight, making it difficult for Chinese Taipei to have a chance to score. In the 24th minute, a Kyrgyzstan player was sent off for accumulating two yellow cards, which seemed to give Chinese Taipei a great opportunity. However, Kyrgyzstan maintained a steady defense and did not leave much space for their opponents.
In the second half, Kyrgyzstan stepped up their offense. In the 54th minute, Kitchin seized a great opportunity and managed to score a penalty kick to break the deadlock for Kyrgyzstan. After that, Kyrgyzstan started their offense more confidently, while Chinese Taipei looked a bit frazzled. In the 80th minute, Kay Merck added another goal to seal the win for Kyrgyzstan.
Chinese Taipei tried to launch a counterattack in the final stage of the game, but Kyrgyzstan's defense remained solid and left no chance for their opponents. In the end, Chinese Taipei suffered a 0-2 defeat at home against Kyrgyzstan.
After this match, Chinese Taipei became the first team to lose three consecutive matches in the qualifying tournament, and their original goals of winning a match, taking a point and scoring a goal were not realized, and the situation of qualifying became extremely unfavorable. Kyrgyzstan, on the other hand, solidified their ranking with this victory, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming matches.
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