Faroe Islands U20 W beat Chinese Taipei U20 W 30–23 in the President's Cup Group IV at Jinzhong. Silja Eystberg scored eight goals as the Faroese earned their first win of the tournament.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Faroe Islands emerged from the preliminary round with a 1–2 record in Group H, enough to enter the President's Cup (places 17–32). They set the tone from the opening whistle, building a 17–10 halftime lead with crisp shooting at 60% efficiency in the first period.
Silja Eystberg led all scorers with eight goals from 13 attempts (62%), while Lív Rouch Asfeld added six from 11 shots (55%). Marjun Kristina Jansdóttir (2/2) and Ró Reginsdóttir (2/2) both converted all their attempts.
For Chinese Taipei, Ching Lin topped the scoring chart with seven goals from 14 attempts (50%). Yu Xuan Yang (5/8, 62%) and Fang Ying Hsu (5/7, 71%) offered efficient support, but the team's 53% shooting (23/43) could not erase the early deficit.
The turning point
The first half was decisive. Faroe Islands outscored Chinese Taipei 17–10 across the opening 30 minutes, building a seven-goal cushion that never felt threatened after the break. Chinese Taipei edged the second half 13–12, but the gap was too wide to close.
Key performers
- Silja Eystberg (Faroe Islands) — A game-high eight goals on 62% shooting, the playmaker was the focal point of the Faroese attack and earned Player of the Match honours.
- Lív Rouch Asfeld (Faroe Islands) — Six goals from 11 attempts (55%), providing reliable secondary scoring from the back court.
- Ching Lin (Chinese Taipei) — Seven goals led her side's scoring, though her 50% accuracy reflected sustained defensive pressure.
- Fang Ying Hsu (Chinese Taipei) — Shot at 71% (5/7), the most efficient scorer on either team with more than two attempts.
Player of the Match: Silja Eystberg (Faroe Islands U20 W)
By the numbers — interpreted
Faroe Islands finished with 60% shooting efficiency (30/50) against Chinese Taipei's 53% (23/43). The Faroese dominated from near range (21 near goals to 16) and converted four of their seven-metre penalties compared to two for their opponents. Both sides managed just two fastbreak goals apiece, reflecting a largely settled, positional attack from both teams. Faroe Islands' shooting volume (50 attempts) also outstripped Chinese Taipei's (43), driven by higher possession and fewer turnovers.
What it means
Faroe Islands open President's Cup Group IV with two points and realistic hopes of finishing in the top half of the placement bracket. They next face Tunisia on Tuesday 30 June (11:45 CST / 03:45 GMT). Chinese Taipei, still seeking their first points of the tournament, take on Croatia on the same day (14:00 CST / 06:00 GMT).
Chinese Taipei entered the President's Cup after a difficult preliminary round in Group G, where they lost all three matches by heavy margins (10–46 v Hungary, 10–33 v Poland, 17–42 v Tunisia). Faroe Islands had shown signs of competitiveness in Group H — pushing Croatia to a one-goal defeat (23–22) before a 22–27 loss to Norway.
Verdict
Faroe Islands earned their first victory at this level with controlled, efficient shooting and a dominant first half. Chinese Taipei lacked the firepower to recover from a seven-goal halftime deficit. The Faroese now look well placed to challenge for the President's Cup Group IV lead.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 Jun 2026