China's under-19 football team stole the spotlight with a thrilling 2-0 victory against South Korea in the Huashan Cup final! 🌍💪 Seventeen-year-old striker Liu Chengyu became the night's hero, scoring both goals in the closing minutes to secure the trophy for the hosts. 🏆
Liu's first goal, a close-range header in the 77th minute, broke the deadlock. Then, in a dramatic 90th-minute counterattack, he sealed the deal with his second strike. ⚡️ The win capped off China's strong tournament performance with two wins and a draw.
🎙️ Coach Dejan Djurdjevic praised the team: 'This victory is a big step in their growth. Now, we focus on preparing for the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup!' As hosts, China has already secured a spot in the prestigious event.
In other tournament action, Uzbekistan edged Vietnam 2-1 with a last-minute goal, while Vietnam faced tough luck with three straight losses in Shaanxi Province. 🇺🇿🇻🇳
