Taiwan Power Company FC and Ming Chuan Desafio play out scoreless draw in Chinese Taipei Intercity League

Taipei’s evening fixture on May 31, 2026 saw Taiwan Power Company FC (Taipower) host Ming Chuan Desafio at a packed stadium. The match ended 0–0, a result that keeps Taipower in the upper half of the Chinese Taipei Intercity League standings while Ming Chuan Desafio earned a valuable away point.

Match overview

The opening exchanges were cautious, with both sides feeling each other out. Taipower, known for their possession-based approach, dominated the ball but could not find a way past a disciplined Ming Chuan Desafio defense. The visitors, organized in a compact 4-5-1, limited space in central areas and forced Taipower into wide crosses that were easily dealt with.

Key moments

• 14th minute: Taipower left-back Chen Wei-Ling whipped in a dangerous cross that was just out of reach of striker Liu Yu-Ting.
• 36th minute: Ming Chuan Desafio’s best chance came from a swift counterattack; forward Wang Hao-Jun dragged his shot wide from 12 yards.
• 53rd minute: Taipower midfielder Chang Chia-Che hit a powerful volley that the visiting goalkeeper tipped over the bar.
• 72nd minute: A goalmouth scramble followed a Taipower corner, but Ming Chuan Desafio cleared off the line.
• 89th minute: The home side had a penalty appeal waved away after a tangle in the box.

Tactical story

Taipower’s attempts to play through central midfield were consistently frustrated by Ming Chuan Desafio’s double pivot. The visitors relied on quick transitions, but their final pass often let them down. As the game wore on, Taipower pushed higher, leaving gaps that Ming Chuan Desafio almost exploited in stoppage time – only for the final shot to be blocked.

Standout players

Ming Chuan Desafio’s center-back Huang Yi-Cheng was immense, winning every aerial duel and making several last-ditch tackles. For Taipower, goalkeeper Pan Wen-Chieh had little to do but commanded his area well, coming for crosses with authority.

League context

The draw leaves Taipower in fifth place, six points off the top, while Ming Chuan Desafio remain in the lower half of the table but have now lost only one of their last four matches. Both sides will look to sharpen their attacking edge in the weeks ahead.