China U19 secure 3-1 win over Vietnam

On November 11 at 19:35 (Beijing Time), the U19 China team faced U19 Vietnam in the Chengdu Panda Cup International Invitational at the Chengdu Shuangliu Sports Centre Stadium. In the first half, Yang Zhanpeng scored directly from a free-kick, Yang Mingrui created multiple threats, and Zhang Jiaming hit the post with a one-on-one effort. In the second half, Yang Zhanpeng completed his brace from the penalty spot, and substitute Jia Weiwei added a goal. Ultimately, U19 China defeated U19 Vietnam 3-1.

In the 11th minute, China switched play to the right, and Yang Mingrui's low shot was saved by the Vietnamese goalkeeper.

In the 15th minute, Yang Zhanpeng took a direct free-kick; the ball hit the inside of the post and went in. China led 1-0.

In the 19th minute, Zhang Jiaming laid the ball off, Xie Chujun played a through ball, and Yang Mingrui's shot was saved. In the 34th minute, Yang Mingrui provided a brilliant pass with the outside of his foot, but Zhang Jiaming's one-on-one effort hit the post. The first half ended 1-0 to China.

At the start of the second half, China made a substitution, with Liu Jiale replacing Xie Chujun. In the 55th minute, Zhang Jiaming had a half-chance, but his shot was saved, and the follow-up didn't result in a shot. In the 67th minute, Yang Mingrui broke through and cut the ball back, but Zhang Jiaming couldn't get a shot off. China then made substitutions, bringing on Wei Xiangxin, Jia Weiwei, and Peng Ziming for Yang Mingrui, Zhang Jiaming, and Miao Rundong.

In the 75th minute, Peng Ziming was brought down in the box, and the referee awarded China a penalty. Yang Zhanpeng converted to complete his brace, making it 2-0.

In the 79th minute, a defensive error by Ailinizhaer Roheman allowed Vietnam's Antonio Moric to score a header, pulling one back to make it 2-1.

In the 93rd minute, Peng Ziming crossed with his left foot, and Jia Weiwei was there to finish, making it 3-1. Ultimately, China won 3-1. China will face Tajikistan U19 in their second match on November 14 at 19:35 (Beijing Time).