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Puche credits hard work for China PR’s super show

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Puche credits hard work for China PR’s super show

Jeddah: Head coach Antonio Puche did not hide his satisfaction after masterminding China PR’s 3-0 win against Vietnam in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

The Spaniard attributed the triumph - which sealed China PR a place in the final after having never advanced past the group stage in their previous five participations - to meticulous preparation and tireless effort.

S-final: China PR power past Vietnam

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

S-final: China PR power past Vietnam

Jeddah: China PR went into overdrive in the second half to beat Vietnam 3-0 and book their place in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.

It was a well deserved victory as China PR dominated the semi-final, with strikes from Peng Xiao, Xiang Yuwang and Wang Yudong taking them into the final for the first time. 

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Vietnam’s Tran, China PR’s Liu relishing showdown

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Vietnam’s Tran, China PR’s Liu relishing showdown

Jeddah: Vietnam’s Tran Trung Kien and China PR’s Liu Hoafan have promised their respective sides will spare no effort when the teams meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ on Tuesday.

While Vietnam are seeking to go all the way after finishing runners-up in 2018, China PR are featuring in the semi-finals for the first time but will have the psychological advantage of not having lost to their Southeast Asian opponents in three previous meetings. 

Preview - S-final: Vietnam v China PR

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Preview - S-final: Vietnam v China PR

Jeddah: Vietnam and China PR will lock horns in what promises to be a tightly contested AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

Both sides advanced to the penultimate stage in contrasting ways - Vietnam impressing with four wins while China PR had to battle every step of the way to reach the semi-finals for the first time.

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Puche: An emotional day for history-makers China PR

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Puche: An emotional day for history-makers China PR

Jeddah: A thrilled Antonio Puche described China PR’s progress to the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ as highly emotional, with the East Asian side edging Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties on Saturday.

Puche’s side held the Central Asian side to a goalless draw over 120 minutes in their last eight tie, and completed the job in the shoot-out with goalkeeper Li Hao again proving to be their hero as China PR advanced to the semi-finals for the first time, with Vietnam their opponents on Tuesday.

#AFCU23 - Semi-final showdowns confirmed

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

#AFCU23 - Semi-final showdowns confirmed

Jeddah: The stage is set for the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ following the conclusion of the thrilling last eight stage on Saturday.

The semi-finals promise to be equally exciting, with two former champions and two sides aiming to lift the trophy for the first time in the fray.

Q-final: China PR edge Uzbekistan on penalties to create history

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Q-final: China PR edge Uzbekistan on penalties to create history

Jeddah: China PR defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties to advance to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals, with their last eight tie ending in a goalless draw after extra time at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Li Hao starred for China PR in the match and subsequent shoot-out, saving Dilshod Abdullaev’s spot-kick as his side set up a semi-final meeting with Vietnam on Tuesday, their first appearance at that stage.

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Bakhromov, Li out to shine for Uzbekistan, China PR

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Bakhromov, Li out to shine for Uzbekistan, China PR

Jeddah: Uzbekistan’s Sardorbek Bakhromov and Li Hao of China PR fully expect victory when their sides clash in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ quarter-finals on Saturday.

Confidence is running high in both camps with Uzbekistan targeting a fifth semi-final appearance while China PR are aiming for their first.