[International] World Cup Group Stage: Overseas Chinese Enthusiastically Support! Taiwan Softball Team Defeats Czech Republic 8-1
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The Women's Softball World Cup group stage was held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. On the 18th, the Taiwanese team defeated the host Czech team 8-1 to achieve victory.
Each side had supporters, and the atmosphere of the competition was enthusiastic.
In this match, Chen Liguo, Taiwan's representative to the Czech Republic, was invited to be the ceremonial first pitch guest. Many overseas Chinese in the Czech Republic also came to support, waving national flags to cheer for the Taiwanese team.
The Women's Softball World Cup group stage is being held in Prague from the 16th to the 20th. The Taiwan women's softball team has already won three consecutive victories. In their first match on the 16th against Cuba, ranked 14th in the world, they ended the game early in the 5th inning with a 12-3 victory. On the 17th, they defeated Italy, ranked 9th in the world, 9-0. On the 18th, they defeated host Czech Republic 8-1 in 5 innings, ending the game early.
The Taiwanese team did not make it to the top 8 in the previous tournament, but their current world ranking is still a high 5th.
Taiwan's women's softball head coach Han Hsing-lin said in an interview that the Czech host team had many supporters in this match, and the atmosphere on site was enthusiastic.
However, Taiwan's overseas units and overseas Chinese also showed strong support, coming to the venue to cheer for the Taiwanese team. In the end, the team lived up to expectations and won.
Key Battles: Facing Canada and Australia
Han said, "The players performed very well in every game. I am very proud." Regarding the Czech team's performance, Han stated that the Czech team is a respectable opponent, especially their pitchers who are quite skilled and competitive. However, there is still room for improvement in their overall offensive and defensive coordination, which allowed the Taiwanese team to control the game's rhythm and achieve victory.
With the Taiwanese team achieving three consecutive victories, Han said that the team always approaches each game with a steady and solid attitude and will not relax due to the winning streak. The upcoming matches against Canada and Australia will be crucial battles. (Editor: Chung Chin-lung)
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=215565
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