Turkmenistan earned a 3-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their AFC Asian Cup qualification match on November 18, 2025. The home side used their physical advantage and set-piece prowess to secure a comfortable win in Ashgabat. Turkmenistan took control with two first-half goals, both from headers following corners. Chinese Taipei improved after the break and pulled a goal back, creating a nervy period for the hosts. However, Turkmenistan sealed the victory with a late breakaway goal in stoppage time. The win keeps Turkmenistan in a strong position to advance from the group, while Chinese Taipei's defeat makes their path forward very difficult. The Turkmen coach was pleased with his team's effectiveness from dead-ball situations, and the Chinese Taipei manager pointed to defensive lapses as the key difference.