U17 Asian Cup Qualifier Preview: China U17 Aims to Boost Goal Difference, Maldives U17 Seeks to Avoid Heavy Defeat

U17 Asian Cup Qualifier Preview: China U17 Aims to Boost Goal Difference, Maldives U17 Seeks to Avoid Heavy Defeat

At 15:30 on October 25, the U17 Asian Cup qualifier will see the fourth round of Group C, with China U17 hosting Maldives U17 at home.

The home team, China, has achieved two consecutive victories in the first two matches of Group C, currently sharing 6 points with South Korea but ranking second due to an inferior goal difference. In the first match, China defeated Bahrain 2-0 away, and then won 6-0 against Bhutan in the second match, showing a very strong performance. The standout player in these two matches is the young Xinjiang player Abubakar, who scored in the second minute of the first match against Bahrain, setting the tone for the victory. In the second match, he scored twice more, making him the team’s top contributor. Besides him, Li Xiang also scored twice against Bhutan and is worth watching.

The away team, Maldives U17, has achieved one draw and two losses in their previous three matches, failing to secure a win. They drew 2-2 with Bhutan in their first match, and then lost by just one goal to Bahrain at home, which gave them some hope. However, they were thoroughly outclassed in their third match against South Korea, suffering a 0-13 defeat, which effectively ended their chances of advancing. In their final match against the undefeated China, Maldives’ only hope is to avoid conceding too many goals.

In Group C, South Korea U17 is undoubtedly the strongest team. They will face the relatively weaker Bahrain in their next match, and a victory seems almost certain. For China, currently second in the group, the aim is to score as many goals as possible against the weaker Maldives to gain an advantage before the final match against South Korea. To secure the top spot in the group, China must surpass South Korea in goal difference before the decisive match. Otherwise, what could have been a “draw to qualify” might turn into a “win to qualify.” However, if aiming for one of the best second-place finishes, China appears to be under less pressure.

China U17 and Maldives U17 have not faced each other on the international stage before, but the gap in strength is evident. However, it is worth noting that Maldives managed to lose by just one goal to Bahrain in a previous match, indicating that they have some defensive capabilities. This could pose a challenge for China’s goal-scoring ambitions. Additionally, Maldives scored twice against Bhutan, showing they have some offensive potential. China’s defense must remain vigilant to avoid any upsets.

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