China U22 beat South Korea U22 2-0, Vietnam U22 lost 0-1.
After the second round of the Panda Cup in Chengdu, all four teams have 3 points. Chinese media praised the team's transformation following the return of many key players, with Behram Abduweli scoring both goals against South Korea U22. Vietnam U22 must win their final match.
A goal conceded in the 4th minute and a brace changed the balance of the Panda Cup. After the second round of matches in Chengdu, China U22 defeated South Korea U22 2-0, while Vietnam U22 lost to Uzbekistan U22 0-1. The results made the tournament unpredictable, with all four teams having 3 points, leaving the championship race wide open before the final round.
Panda Cup takes a turn for the worse: 4 teams tied with 3 points, an unpredictable scenario.
Vietnam U22 conceded a goal in the 4th minute against Uzbekistan U22 and were unable to equalize, while China U22 took a big hit by winning 2-0 against South Korea U22.News ChinaThe tournament is "more exciting than ever" as everyone still has a chance to win.
Chinese media: Transformed thanks to the return of key players.
SohuThe newspaper called the victory against U22 South Korea a "transformation" just three days after the 0-1 defeat in the opening match against U22 Vietnam. The newspaper explained that the rebound stemmed from the return of key players such as Kuai Jiwen, Chen Zeshi, and Yimuran after the National Games, which strengthened the home team's squad and laid the foundation for victory.
Behram Abduweli and his decisive brace
Still followingSohuBehram Abduweli became the hero with two goals against South Korea U22, bringing an overwhelming sense of joy to the fans after a disappointing week.163Adding context: China U22's opening defeat against Vietnam U22 came when the team was missing 12 players due to the National Games; when the tournament ended, 9 players returned immediately, helping the team improve its strength and "replicate the result achieved in Yancheng in March".
Perspective on the U22 Vietnam 0-1 U22 Uzbekistan match.
SohuIt is argued that the Vietnam U22 team had played well against Uzbekistan, drawing 0-0 in March, but the early goal conceded in the 4th minute disrupted their counter-attacking strategy. From then on, Uzbekistan dominated possession and created more scoring opportunities; their 1-0 victory was considered reasonable based on the match's dynamics.
Uzbekistan conceded a goal in the 4th minute and the game shifted in their favor.
At the tactical level, the early goal conceded forced the Vietnam U22 team to deviate from their initial plan, while Uzbekistan maintained the initiative thanks to their superior ball control. This opened up space for the opponent to launch more regular attacks, limiting Vietnam U22's efforts to rectify the situation.
Final match decision: Vietnam U22 must win
According toNews ChinaThe final round of matches will feature two pairings: U22 Vietnam vs. U22 South Korea at 2:30 PM, and U22 China vs. U22 Uzbekistan at 6:35 PM. The championship scenario remains open for all four teams. U22 Vietnam needs to win and have the best goal difference to even dream of the title.
Quick information
| Results of round 2 | Score |
|---|---|
| China U22 vs South Korea U22 | 2-0 |
| Vietnam U22 vs Uzbekistan U22 | 0-1 |
| Score after 2 rounds | All four teams have 3 points. |
| Final match schedule | Match time |
|---|---|
| Vietnam U22 vs South Korea U22 | 2:30 PM |
| China U22 vs Uzbekistan U22 | 6:35 PM |
From the inspiring 2-0 victory of the Chinese U22 team to the lesson learned from the 4th-minute goal conceded by the Vietnamese U22 team, the Panda Cup is being shaped by early moments and timely personnel returns. The final round promises to be tense as goal difference could be the deciding factor.