China's U20 women fell 0–2 to Japan

China's U20 women fell 0–2 to Japan in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup semifinal, a match defined by Japan's sharp finishing and China's resilient defending. Mao Itamura struck in the first half before Noa Fukushima added a goal and an assist to extend Japan's lead. Goalkeeper Liu Chen delivered several strong saves after the break, but China were unable to find a way back and ultimately missed out on a place in the final. Even so, the campaign marks a significant milestone, as China have secured their first return to the U20 Women's World Cup in eight years.