Pakistan’s women’s junior hockey team earned a hard fought 2 1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Challenger Pool of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026.
Pakistan took control early and eventually found the breakthrough through Lareeb Abid, who put her side ahead in the 30th minute. Chinese Taipei responded almost immediately, with Chen Xiao Qing scoring four minutes later to bring the match level.
With both teams locked at 1 1, Pakistan entered the second half looking for another opening.
The final stages tested Pakistan’s defensive strength as Chinese Taipei pushed forward in search of another equaliser.
Pakistan remained organised at the back and successfully protected their narrow advantage through the closing minutes. The result reflected the team’s ability to respond after conceding and regain control when the match was finely balanced.
The victory also adds to Pakistan’s positive run in the competition. The team had already defeated Hong Kong China 2 0, giving them another encouraging result as they continue their campaign.
The back to back victories provide Pakistan with valuable momentum in the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, while also offering confidence to a young squad competing on the continental stage.
Goals from Lareeb Abid and Sharqa Sarwar proved decisive, while the defence played an equally important role by keeping Chinese Taipei from finding a second goal.
With another win secured, Pakistan will look to carry the same determination and composure into its upcoming matches. The performances are an encouraging sign for the development of women’s hockey in the country and the emergence of a new generation of Pakistani players.
Pakistan’s women’s junior hockey team earned a hard fought 2 1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Challenger Pool of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026.
Pakistan’s women’s junior hockey team earned a hard fought 2 1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the Challenger Pool of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026.
Pakistan took control early and eventually found the breakthrough through Lareeb Abid, who put her side ahead in the 30th minute. Chinese Taipei responded almost immediately, with Chen Xiao Qing scoring four minutes later to bring the match level.
With both teams locked at 1 1, Pakistan entered the second half looking for another opening.
The final stages tested Pakistan’s defensive strength as Chinese Taipei pushed forward in search of another equaliser.
Pakistan remained organised at the back and successfully protected their narrow advantage through the closing minutes. The result reflected the team’s ability to respond after conceding and regain control when the match was finely balanced.
The victory also adds to Pakistan’s positive run in the competition. The team had already defeated Hong Kong China 2 0, giving them another encouraging result as they continue their campaign.
The back to back victories provide Pakistan with valuable momentum in the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, while also offering confidence to a young squad competing on the continental stage.
Goals from Lareeb Abid and Sharqa Sarwar proved decisive, while the defence played an equally important role by keeping Chinese Taipei from finding a second goal.
With another win secured, Pakistan will look to carry the same determination and composure into its upcoming matches. The performances are an encouraging sign for the development of women’s hockey in the country and the emergence of a new generation of Pakistani players.
