KUALA LUMPUR: The national women’s hockey team started their campaign on a losing note, suffering a crushing 0-8 defeat against hosts China in their opening Group A match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, held in Gongshu, China, on Friday
In the match at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium, the Chinese team wasted no time in opening the scoring through Zou Meirong in the first minute, followed by goals from Li Hong (13′) and Ou Zixia (17′, penalty corner) to extend the hosts’ lead.
Resuming the second half, China continued their dominant performance with goals from Dan Wen (32′), Fan Yunxia (34′, penalty corner), Zou Meirong (36′), Chen Yang (40′), and Zhong Jiaqi (49′), securing a resounding 8-0 victory.
Mohd Nasihin Nubli’s squad is scheduled to face Taiwan tomorrow (Sunday, September 7), before concluding their group stage matches against South Korea on Monday (September 8).
This edition of the Women’s Asia Cup tournament runs from Friday until September 14. – BERNAMA
