AFC U17 Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia play Thailand while Tajikistan will square off against Myanmar.
Thailand v Saudi Arabia
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Saturday, 20:00 (UTC+3)
Saudi Arabia produced one of the standout displays on Matchday One, with Abdulrahman Makki netting a brace in their 4-0 win over Myanmar with head coach Mario Jorge demanding another high-tempo display as the two-time winners target consecutive wins.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Saturday, 20:00 (UTC+3)
Saudi Arabia produced one of the standout displays on Matchday One, with Abdulrahman Makki netting a brace in their 4-0 win over Myanmar with head coach Mario Jorge demanding another high-tempo display as the two-time winners target consecutive wins.
#AFCU17 - Group A: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Myanmar
Thailand, however, will be desperate for a response after an own goal from Phetcharayut Soboonma handed Tajikistan an early lead before Muhammadjon Sanginov struck deep in stoppage time to consign the Southeast Asian side to defeat in their opening match.
Thailand will need to display greater urgency against the hosts to revive their chances of a knockout stage spot.
Thailand will need to display greater urgency against the hosts to revive their chances of a knockout stage spot.
Myanmar v Tajikistan
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium Pitch B (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Saturday, 20:30 (UTC+3)
Tajikistan will enter the tie full of confidence after a disciplined performance against Thailand earned them all three points on Matchday One.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium Pitch B (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Saturday, 20:30 (UTC+3)
Tajikistan will enter the tie full of confidence after a disciplined performance against Thailand earned them all three points on Matchday One.
#AFCU17 - Group A: Tajikistan 2-0 Thailand
The Central Asian side showed defensive resilience throughout before Sanginov’s late strike capped an assured display and another win will take them to the knockout stage if Saudi Arabia defeat Thailand.
Myanmar, however, will be aiming for a stronger showing after collapsing against Saudi Arabia.
Myanmar, however, will be aiming for a stronger showing after collapsing against Saudi Arabia.
