U23 Men's Asian Cup match update: In the recently concluded game, China held Thailand to a 0-0 draw, securing 5 points and advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time.

During the group stage, China beat Australia and drew with both Iraq and Thailand, gathering five points to rank second in the group and move on to the quarterfinals.

• In another match, near the end of the game, Australia scored twice to overturn Iraq, reaching six points and advancing alongside China to the quarterfinals.

Post-match Summary and Reflection

1. First of all, congratulations to the Chinese team for finishing second in Group D and qualifying for the knockout stage and quarterfinals.
2. China’s performance in this tournament has been outstanding, not only defeating Australia but also drawing with the other two teams.
3. Praise goes to Peng Xiao for scoring China’s only goal in the group stage. Commend goalkeeper Li Hao for his impressive saves and outstanding performance. Also, credit Wang Yudong and all players for their dedication and hard work on the field.
4. In the knockout stage against Uzbekistan, we hope the team stays fearless. Boost confidence, believe in yourselves, and you can overcome Uzbekistan. Keep pushing forward, we believe you can win!

According to the schedule released by the organizing committee, the quarterfinal match will be on January 17, 2026, with China facing Uzbekistan. We look forward to continuing our winning streak and making history.