The final matches of Groups A and B at the U17 Asian Cup concluded on May 13, with six teams securing their spots in the quarterfinals. The qualified teams are Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Japan, China, Australia, and Uzbekistan.
Saudi Arabia topped Group A, while Japan clinched first place in Group B. Tajikistan finished second in Group A with 7 points. The Chinese U17 team advanced as Group B runners-up with 3 points, edging out Qatar and Indonesia on goal difference.
Due to North Korea’s withdrawal from Group D, India was eliminated after two consecutive defeats. The direct clash between Australia and Uzbekistan in the final round will decide the group winner.
The remaining two quarterfinal spots are still up for grabs in Group C, where South Korea leads with 4 points after one win and one draw. Vietnam and Yemen each have 3 points, while the UAE has 1 point. South Korea takes on Yemen, and Vietnam faces the UAE in the final group fixtures.
Based on the outcomes in Groups A and B, two quarterfinal matchups are already set. Japan will face Tajikistan, while the Chinese U17 team will take on the host nation, Saudi Arabia, with the match scheduled for 1:00 AM Beijing time on May 16.
