0-0, Congratulations to the Chinese national football team! Unbeaten in 3 rounds of the Asian qualifiers, joining hands with Australia to advance, and the player score is released

In the key battle in the third round of the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, the Chinese U22 men's football team was in the Xi'an International Football Center and drew 0-0 with the Australian U22 team. Finally, as the second in the group, he successfully advanced to the U23 Asian Cup held in Saudi Arabia next year. In another match in the same group, Timor-Leste defeated the Northern Mariana Islands 6-0 and ranked third in the group.

Before this game, the Chinese team scored 6 points with Australia, but temporarily ranked second in the group due to their goal difference. According to the rules of qualifying, the Chinese team only needs one draw to ensure promotion. Although the turf condition of the site was affected by the weather, the competition was held as scheduled after the organizing committee took measures such as lighting and ventilation.

Chinese team head coach Antonio sent a new starting lineup in this game. Wang Yudong and Baihe Lamu partnered with the forward line. Xu Bin, who returned from injury, was in the midfield, and Hu Hetao, Liu Haofan and other main players all played. Although the opportunities created by both sides in the whole game were limited, the Chinese team's defense was steady, and goalkeeper Li Hao made a key save in the 49th minute to ensure that the goal was not lost. In terms of player ratings after the game, captain Liu Haofan scored the highest 6.8 points in the team, Hu Hetao and Wumi Tijiang both scored 6.7 points, and Baihe Lamu scored 6.6 points. Although Wang Yudong, the core of the forward line, only scored 6.3 points, his breakthrough and tandem role in the game is still significant.

2026 U23 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to 25 next year, with a total of 16 teams participating. The Chinese team advanced to the main competition for the sixth time in history. Whether they can break through the ninth place in the last session is worth looking forward to.