AFC U17 Asian Cup
Korea Republic kickstart their campaign against the United Arab Emirates, while Yemen take on Vietnam.
Korea Republic v United Arab Emirates
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium (Pitch B), Jeddah
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:30 (UTC+8)
Korea Republic will be aiming to make an early statement in a tournament where they are traditionally among the stronger contenders. With two titles under their belt, they will be expected to control proceedings and set the tempo from the outset.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium (Pitch B), Jeddah
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:30 (UTC+8)
Korea Republic will be aiming to make an early statement in a tournament where they are traditionally among the stronger contenders. With two titles under their belt, they will be expected to control proceedings and set the tempo from the outset.
UAE, meanwhile, face a challenging opener but will be determined to compete strongly against one of the tournament’s most consistent sides. The Emiratis will look to stay compact defensively and rely on quick transitions as they target a positive result.
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Yemen v Vietnam
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium, Jeddah
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+8)
Vietnam open their Group C campaign with ambitions of making an early statement, drawing on their past experience of reaching the latter stages of the tournament. The Southeast Asian side will be eager to secure early momentum.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium, Jeddah
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+8)
Vietnam open their Group C campaign with ambitions of making an early statement, drawing on their past experience of reaching the latter stages of the tournament. The Southeast Asian side will be eager to secure early momentum.
Yemen, however, will also be eager to make their mark in a demanding group and begin their campaign with a positive result. The West Asian side finished runners-up in 2002 and will be hoping to put on a similar display this edition.
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