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Australia U23 currently holds the advantage in Group D. |
Match context
- Matchday 2 of Group D in the AFC U23 Asian Championship finals.
- Location: Al Shabab Stadium (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
- In Group D, Australia is leading with 3 points after their 2-1 victory over Thailand. China and Iraq are behind after a 0-0 draw.
- Everything in Group D is therefore still wide open for all four teams. If Australia wins in their second match, they will have a significant advantage in advancing to the quarter-finals.
- China also needs to avoid losing to Australia to prevent being left behind in Group D.
Force
- These two teams have their strongest lineups.
- A highlight of the Chinese U23 team recently has been the impressive performance of their Uyghur players, who have showcased excellent physical fitness and technical skills. Striker Behram Abduweli and center-back Umidjan Yusup are helping the team play much better than before.
- For the Australian U23 team, Macalister is a notable star. Against Thailand, Macalister proved formidable on the left wing, scoring the goal that put Australia 2-1 up with a spectacular dribble and curling shot.
Notable statistics
- Back in September, the China U23 and Australia U23 teams faced each other in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Source: https://znews.vn/truc-iep-u23-trung-quoc-vs-u23-australia-post1618653.html







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