What a game, everyone! China kicked off the Under-16 Chinese Football Association Team China International Tournament with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. The match delivered non-stop action and plenty of jaw-dropping moments ⚽.
Right from the start, a burst of crisp passes in the fourth minute set the tone. About eight minutes later, a brilliant long pass from goalkeeper Xu Zengfu reached Kuang Zhaolei, whose header carved its way to He Saifan. With a cheeky chip over the opposing keeper, China grabbed a 1-0 lead, sparking excitement on the field.
Not to be outdone, Saudi Arabia upped their game. In the 68th minute, Nawaf Abdullah found the back of the net with a close-range shot, leveling the score and igniting even more intensity in the match.
China stayed on the attack, and their persistence paid off in stoppage time. In the 91st minute, a superb cross from the right by Xie Jin met Shuai Weihao, who headed the ball home to secure a dramatic 2-1 win. Such a comeback has everyone buzzing! 🔥
Up next, China will face Vietnam on Friday. This young squad is showing plenty of promise, so keep an eye on these rising stars as they continue their journey in international youth football!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
