In a drama-packed showdown that felt straight out of a sports anime , Australia claimed Group A glory at the AFC U20 Asian Cup with a 2-1 win over hosts China! Both teams had already secured knockout spots, but the Young Socceroos weren’t about to ease up
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The action kicked off with Medin Memeti nutmegging China’s goalkeeper Liu Qiwei in the 23rd minute – a moment fans are already calling ‘peak soccer chaos’ . Louis Agosti doubled Australia’s lead just 120 seconds later with a deflected strike that left the home crowd stunned
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But China’s Kuai Jiwen hit back with a volley so clean it trended on Weibo , narrowing the gap before halftime. The second half saw China dominate possession like K-pop dominates charts
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Australia’s defense held firm despite the pressure, securing their perfect group stage record. Both teams now advance – but the real question is: Who’s ready for knockout-round intensity?
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Australia edge China to seal perfect group stage at U20 Asian Cup
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