AFC U17 Asian Cup
Bangladesh notched their first win after defeating Bhutan 4-0.
UAE 3-0 Macau, China
United Arab Emirates, who netted three unanswered goals against Bhutan, took the lead in the 18th minute when Saif Esaadi’s pinpoint free-kick found Mohammed Jaber, who headed home from inside a crowded box.
Esaadi’s delivery caused more problems in the 35th minute, but Sultan Alabdooli headed over the bar, before Esaadi sent his effort from inside the box agonisingly wide three minutes later.
Macau, China goalkeeper Cheok Hei Chan continued to frustrate the hosts, saving Salem Bani’s effort from inside the box in the 43rd minute.
The East Asian side had a chance to draw level in first-half stoppage time, but UAE custodian Esmaeel Baroot saved Chow Man Nok’s free-kick.
Qualifiers - Group C: UAE v Macau, China
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UAE increased their attacking intent after the break and doubled their advantage in the 61st minute. Saif Esaadi wriggled past his marker down the right before finding Mansoor Al Ali, who calmly slotted past Cheok.
Having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Syria on opening day, Macau, China conceded their third in the 78th minute when Ahmad Albalooshi pounced on a misplaced pass at the edge of the box and threaded a through ball for Salem Bani to calmly slot home.
Bangladesh 4-0 Bhutan
Bangladesh came into the tie looking to redeem themselves for the 5-1 defeat to Syria and took the lead in the eighth minute after Bayzit Bostami dribbled into the box, with a deflected clearance falling for Hedayet Ullah to head home from close range.
Bostami was again the provider seven minutes later, turning his marker before squaring the ball for Mohin Ahmmed to slot home.
Bostami added his name to the scoresheet in the 28th minute, collecting Mohin’s pass down the left before cutting into the box and drilling a low shot past Bhutan goalkeeper Karma Jigsel.
Qualifiers - Group C: Bangladesh v Bhutan
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Bangladesh further extended their lead in the 67th minute when Sabit Khan Nirob nodded the ball into the path of Eyasin Arafat, who saw his initial header saved by Jigsel, before converting the rebound.
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