AFC U17 Asian Cup
Both defenders said their teams are fully focused on delivering a strong performance in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
Zhou has been a key figure in China PR’s run to the last four stage, recording five clearances and five interceptions while also creating two chances for his teammates.
The defender has helped China PR remain organised at the back throughout the tournament and is determined to deliver against Australia.
The defender has helped China PR remain organised at the back throughout the tournament and is determined to deliver against Australia.
“We have very good solidarity and team spirit, and we will prepare well under the head coach’s guidance,” said Zhou. “I’m good at running and covering a lot of ground. That is one of my strengths and I’m ready to fight for the team.
“I have done a good job as captain so far and I believe I deserve the armband. The head coach trusts me, and I feel the players have also done a great job.”
“I have done a good job as captain so far and I believe I deserve the armband. The head coach trusts me, and I feel the players have also done a great job.”
Kutleshi, meanwhile, has been a steady presence for Australia, contributing defensively as the team progressed into the semi-finals with growing confidence and resilience.
“We’ve had a few tough matches, but we’ve grown a lot through the competition and improved game by game,” said Kutleshi. “It’s a big game, so we need to stay calm. China PR are a very good team but we trust our strengths and we know what we can bring.
“They are strong, quick and physical, so we will need to stay organised and manage their key players well.”
“We’ve had a few tough matches, but we’ve grown a lot through the competition and improved game by game,” said Kutleshi. “It’s a big game, so we need to stay calm. China PR are a very good team but we trust our strengths and we know what we can bring.
“They are strong, quick and physical, so we will need to stay organised and manage their key players well.”
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