Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Australia (1st, 24 pts) held a 24-point advantage over Chinese Taipei (5th, 0 pts). Recent form told a different story for Chinese Taipei: only 48th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 3.5/0.25 for Australia and 0.5/4.25 for Chinese Taipei (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
Defeat had followed defeat for Chinese Taipei — three in succession.
The match was played at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium (Madīnat al-Kuwayt (Kuwait City)) (capacity 65,000). On the scoreboard, Australia led 3-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 5-1.
Key stats
Possession: Australia 78% · Chinese Taipei 22% · Total shots: 29-3 · On target: 10-2 · Corners: 10-2