Taipei Futuro host Kaohsiung in the Taiwan Premier League on Saturday, losing 0:2 in their regular season opener. The away side took all three points with goals at either end of the match.
Kaohsiung struck first in the 16th minute, catching the hosts on the counter. It was a clinical finish that set the tone for the rest of the game.
And here's the thing — Taipei Futuro never recovered. Kaohsiung sealed the result late on, scoring in the 90+7th minute to put the game beyond doubt.
To be fair, the standings tell another story. Taipei Futuro sit seventh with zero points after one defeat, while Kaohsiung occupy third after a win.
Recent form adds context. Taipei Futuro lost 0:1 to Tatung last time out, while Kaohsiung came off a 5:2 victory over Taipei Rock.
By then, the visitors had established a pattern. Three points on the board, and a clear statement of intent in the opening round.