On January 26, 2026, the Belgian U18 women’s team faced Chinese Taipei at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship Division IIB in Cape Town, South Africa. In an emotional match full of resilience and scoring chances, the Asian side eventually came out on top, winning 4–2.
Nervous start for Belgium
Belgium began the game with visible tension. While searching for their rhythm, they were met by a sharp and well-organized Chinese Taipei team in the early stages. Over the first two periods, the visitors built a solid lead, going up 0–3.
The Belgian comeback
Despite the deficit, Belgium refused to give in. With tremendous effort and determined team play, the comeback started in the third period, during which the Belgian players dominated more of the play and showed great resilience and fighting spirit.
Linnore Saunders #9 scored to make it 1–3, bringing hope back into the game. Shortly after, Belgium struck again on the power play, narrowing the gap to 2–3, once again through a goal by Linnore Saunders #9.
Close to equalising, but Taipei stay composed
Belgium kept pressing and creating chances, and an equaliser seemed within reach. However, in the closing stages of the third period, the slightly stronger and more organised Chinese Taipei sealed the win with a decisive fourth goal.
Final score: 2–4
MVP of the game for Belgium: #7 Danya Scott