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AFC U23 Asian Cup
History is what Hu and his teammates will be bidding to make with China PR having never lifted the trophy.
“The final will not be easy but we are ready. We know Japan are going to be very difficult opponents but we are driven by the determination to create history.
“We are very proud with how we have performed and this (being in the final) is the reward for that. I thank everyone who has supported me and the team,” said the left wing-back, who featured in all five of China PR’s matches leading up to the final.
“We are very proud with how we have performed and this (being in the final) is the reward for that. I thank everyone who has supported me and the team,” said the left wing-back, who featured in all five of China PR’s matches leading up to the final.
The Chengdu Rongcheng defender, despite being only 22, is one of the most experienced players in the China PR squad with Saudi Arabia 2026 his second AFC U23 Asian Cup.
He was also part of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ squad with China PR meeting Japan in both tournaments and ending up on the losing end.
He was also part of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ squad with China PR meeting Japan in both tournaments and ending up on the losing end.
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“Japan are one of the top teams in Asia and I’ve played them a few times. What we can do is to play to our strengths and not focus on theirs and go for the win.
“We have come a long way. We have spent much time preparing for this tournament and we need to be confident in ourselves and play without fear.”
“We have come a long way. We have spent much time preparing for this tournament and we need to be confident in ourselves and play without fear.”
