AFC U17 Asian Cup
The confidence-boosting win will stand them in good stead when they next face Yemen while Northern Mariana Islands will take Kyrgyz Republic, with both matches on Wednesday.
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Mongolia gradually edged possession after a nervy start by both sides, Ugedei Byambajargal dragging his shot just wide of the right post in the 12th minute and Bold-Erdene Batt-Ochir’s sharp header finding the top of the net eight minutes later.
Enerel Gurragchaa finally broke the deadlock in the 31st minute with a dipping 20-yard shot that dropped into the bottom left corner despite keeper Zuriel Abejo’s best efforts.
Enerel Gurragchaa finally broke the deadlock in the 31st minute with a dipping 20-yard shot that dropped into the bottom left corner despite keeper Zuriel Abejo’s best efforts.
Qualifiers - Group F: N. Mariana Islands v Mongolia
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Mongolia’s Enkhmanlai Ankhbayar had his first taste of action in the 34th minute by blocking Brandon Villagomez’s attempt from range and then using his right leg to deny Izaiah Tenorio’s follow-up.
The keeper closed the half by making an instinctive save from Taiga Namai-Scoggins to ensure his side maintained their lead going into the break.
The keeper closed the half by making an instinctive save from Taiga Namai-Scoggins to ensure his side maintained their lead going into the break.
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Mongolia doubled their advantage in the 56th minute through Bilegt Byambasuren, who picked up a through ball from captain Oljas Amanjol and clipped his shot past an onrushing Abejo into the centre of the net.
The Mariana Islands keeper almost conceded a third when he let slip Erdenekhuu Nyamsain’s attempt in the 85th minute, but recovered quickly to keep the scoreline to a minimum.
The Mariana Islands keeper almost conceded a third when he let slip Erdenekhuu Nyamsain’s attempt in the 85th minute, but recovered quickly to keep the scoreline to a minimum.
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