U22 Korea vs U22 China: 6:35 p.m., Panda Cup 2025
China U22 will meet South Korea U22 at 6:35 p.m. in Chengdu, after a 0-1 loss to Vietnam; South Korea opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in the 2025 Panda Cup in the second leg.
At 6:35 p.m. today, November 15, in Chengdu, U22 China entered the crucial match against U22 Korea in the second round of the 2025 Panda Cup. The home team just lost 0-1 to Vietnam in the opening match, while U22 Korea started with a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan.
Match information U22 China vs U22 Korea
- Time: 18:35 today, November 15, 2025
- Location: Chengdu, China
- Tournament: Second round, Panda Cup 2025 friendly
Background before the ball rolls
China U22 suffered a psychological disadvantage after the 0-1 defeat against Vietnam, a match in which the strikers missed opportunities and the defenders made mistakes allowing Pham Minh Phuc to score the only goal. Before that, coach Antonio Puche lost a number of key players right before the tournament, including Wang Yudong who withdrew due to not being in the best physical condition. In the squad information for the second leg, it was noted that both teams had enough players.
On the other side, coach Lee Min Sung's U22 South Korea won 2-0 against Uzbekistan in the opening match. The result helped the team from Kim Chi have an advantage in points and stability before the match against the host.
Professional highlights
The home team needs to adjust their aim and stabilize their defense.
Against Vietnam, U22 China created chances but failed to convert them, and paid the price for a defensive error. In the match against U22 Korea, the problem of finishing effectively and limiting individual errors is the top priority if they want to return to the championship race.
South Korea have a foundation from the opening win
A 2-0 victory and a clean sheet against Uzbekistan is a clear support for U22 Korea. With a favorable start, the Korean team is aiming for positive results to gain an advantage at the 2025 Panda Cup.
Historical confrontation corner
The voice of history brings a reminder: the last meeting at the beginning of the year, U22 China beat U22 Korea 1-0, thereby creating a stepping stone to win the championship after a 1-1 draw with Vietnam in the final round. Therefore, this is still a match with potential variables.
Selected statistics
- China U22 form (last 5 matches): won 2, drew 2, lost 1; scored 6 goals, conceded 4.
- U22 Korea form (last 5 matches): won 3, drew 1, lost 1; scored 9 goals, conceded 3.
- Recent head to head: each team won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
Team information and expected lineup
U22 China: before the tournament, some key players were missing, including Wang Yudong withdrawing due to physical condition; second round squad information recorded the full squad.
U22 Korea: full force.
China U22 (expected)
Li Hao, Bao Shimeng, Yiran He, Liu Haofan, Xiaolong Liu, Li Zhenquan, Wei Zhiwei, Xiang Yuwang, Xu Bin, Mutalifu Yimingkari, Zhang Yixuan.
U22 Korea (expected)
Moon Hyun-Ho, Jang Seok-Hwan, Jeong Jae-sang, Jung Seung-Bae, Kang Seong-Jin, Kim Do-Hyun, Kim Dong-Jin, Kim Han-Seo, Lee Geon-hee, Park Jun-seo, Shin Min-Ha.
The big picture
U22 Korea entered the match with a winning streak and a good goal difference after the opening round. U22 China has the home field advantage but needs to solve two problems: increase the chance conversion rate and reduce defensive errors. In the context of the recent history of equal confrontation, the 90 minutes in Chengdu promises to decide the situation of the dispute for the top spot in the Panda Cup 2025.
