China eliminated from U-17 Asian Cup after dramatic loss to Uzbekistan

According to Bolasport.com, China’s national team has been confirmed eliminated from the 2025 U-17 Asian Cup — simultaneously failing to secure a ticket to the 2025 U-17 World Cup.

A narrow 1-2 defeat to Uzbekistan at the Okadh Sport Club Stadium sealed the fate of Zhang Chengrui and his teammates in Group A of the competition.

The Middle Kingdom team initially took the lead through Zhang Chengrui‘s goal in the 33rd minute — but Khasanov managed to equalize at the end of the first half.

Uzbekistan’s winning goal finally came through Aliev‘s strike four minutes before the end — ensuring China’s exit from the tournament.