China's under-20 football squad delivered a showstopping performance Saturday, defeating Kyrgyzstan 5-2 to secure their spot in the AFC U20 Asian Cup quarterfinals! 🌟 The hosts combined tactical flair with relentless energy in Group A's most dramatic match yet.
Liu Chengyu fired up the crowd with a 13th-minute opener, but Kyrgyzstan's Umar Madaminov silenced the stadium with a curling equalizer. Just before halftime, Wang Yudong restored China's lead with a cheeky penalty kick – sending the keeper diving the wrong way. 😎
The game flipped decisively when Kyrgyzstan's Artem Istrashkin got a second yellow card early in the second half. China pounced on the advantage: Mao Weijie's thunderous header made it 3-1, while super-sub Zhu Pengyu stole the spotlight with two late goals – including a slick nutmeg finish. 🚀
With Australia also qualifying from Group A after beating Qatar, the stage is set for an epic quarterfinal clash. Could this be China's year to dominate youth football? 👀
