EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship: Chinese Taipei Women Run Riot with 13-0 Win Over Northern Mariana Islands

Match Overview

The Chinese Taipei Women's National Team produced a devastating attacking display on June 7, 2026, thrashing the Northern Mariana Island Women 13-0 in a Group A clash of the EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship. The match, played under clear skies, was essentially a one-sided affair from the first whistle, with the Taiwanese side showing why they are considered one of the tournament's heavyweights.

First-Half Onslaught

Chinese Taipei wasted no time establishing control. They scored five goals within the opening 25 minutes, exploiting the Northern Mariana defense with quick combinations and relentless pressing. The midfield duo of Cheng Yu-hsuan and Lin Ya-han dictated the tempo, while forward Chen Ying-hui completed her hat-trick before halftime. The Northern Mariana Island Women struggled to string passes together, often losing possession in their own half.

Second-Half Rout

The second half was more of the same. Chinese Taipei added another eight goals, rotating their attacking lineup and still maintaining a ruthless edge. Substitutes contributed four goals, including a brace from teenage winger Wang Hsiu-chuan. The Northern Mariana goalkeeper made several saves but could do little against the sheer volume of chances – the final shot count was 37 to 2 in favor of Chinese Taipei.

Standout Performers

• Chen Ying-hui (Chinese Taipei) – 4 goals and 2 assists, a dominant display of finishing and link-up play.
• Lin Ya-han (Chinese Taipei) – Controlled the midfield with a passing accuracy of 94% and chipped in with a goal.
• Wang Hsiu-chuan (Chinese Taipei) – Came off the bench to score twice and set up another.

Impact on the Tournament

This result puts Chinese Taipei top of Group A on goal difference, having already beaten Hong Kong in their opener. For Northern Mariana Islands, the heavy loss continues a difficult campaign as they aim to gain experience against higher-ranked opponents. The squad, made up mostly of amateur players, will look to regroup before their final group match.

The EAFF E-1 Women's Football Championship serves as a regional qualifier, and performances like this underline the gap between the established East Asian programs and emerging nations. Chinese Taipei will next face South Korea in a critical encounter that could decide the group winner.