In an electrifying finale, the hosts clinched the U19 Huashan Cup title by defeating South Korea 2-0 on Monday. The young Chinese squad showcased their talent and determination, securing two wins and a draw throughout the tournament.
The decisive moments came in the 77th and 90th minutes, both courtesy of rising star Liu Chengyu. His first goal was a close-range header, while the second was an impressive strike on a counter-attack, underscoring his offensive prowess at just 17 years old.
China’s coach, Dejan Djurdjevic, praised his team’s performance, stating, \"This victory is a good way for our players to happily grow up. They did great jobs for tonight and for the whole tournament.\" He also emphasized the team’s focus on gradual improvement ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup in 2025, for which China has already secured an automatic spot as the host.
In other tournament action, Uzbekistan edged out Vietnam 2-1 thanks to a last-minute goal by Murodjon Komilov, finishing second with one win and two draws. Meanwhile, Vietnam faced their third consecutive defeat at the Weinan Sports Center Stadium in Shaanxi Province.
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