In a jaw-dropping display of firepower, China's U16 team racked up a 14-0 victory over Timor-Leste in Chongqing this week, cruising to their second win in Group A of the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup qualifying second round. With dreams of next spring's tournament in Saudi Arabia on the line, the hosts showed why they're one to watch. ⚽🔥
The goal fest kicked off just six minutes in, when Zhang Bolin pounced on a rebound to open the scoring. China didn't slow down: Zhang headed home a pinpoint cross from Wan Xiang in the 30th minute to make it 3-0, and by halftime, thanks to Xie Jin's follow-up strike, it was already 6-0.
After the break, Xie Jin wrapped up his first hat-trick in style in the 65th minute. The goals kept rolling as Shuai Weihao and sub Zhao Songyuan each netted hat-tricks of their own, sealing a sensational 14-0 result. 🎉
With this big win, China sits top of Group A, just one step away from being among the seven group winners who will join the nine AFC representatives from the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. The next match will be crucial as the young squad chases their spot in the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Stay tuned for more action-packed updates! 🌟
Reference(s):
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