1) Evandra’s composed penalty against Yemen 

 

Talk about being calm and composed from the spot. Indonesia midfielder Evandra Florasta waited for Yemen goalkeeper Wessam Al Asbahi to make the first move before coolly rolling his penalty the other way, putting his side 3-1 up in the 87th minute. The 16-year-old would score again two minutes later as Indonesia booked their spot in the knockout stages.

2) Yousefi’s somersault throw-ins 

 

Iranian fans have seen it before. Nader Mohammadi and Milad Mohammadi have both previously captured the imagination with somersault throw-ins, and Mohammadreza Yousefi is following in their footsteps. The defender thrilled with a series of acrobatic throw-ins that gave a fresh dimension to his side’s game as he not only turned routine throw-ins into serious threats but also made it a spectacle to watch.

3) Mexes’ individual brilliance for Thailand 

 

This one is a moment of real quality. With Thailand trailing 2-0 to Uzbekistan in their Group A opener, Silva Mexes picked up the ball near the byline, drove past his marker with his trickery to get into the box and then displayed great composure to finish and halve the deficit. Though Thailand ultimately exited at the group stage, Mexes’ goal will be remembered for its sheer quality.

4) Aliev’s stunning free-kick downs UAE 

   

Asilbek Aliev, top scorer of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025, netted the pick of his five goals against the United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals. Awarded a free-kick 25 yards out, the Uzbek youngster produced a brilliant, Ronaldo-esque strike that flew into the back of the net before following it up with the Portuguese superstar’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration as Uzbekistan opened the scoring in a 3-1 win.

5) Classy Khasanov clinches title for Uzbeks 

 

Sadriddin Khasanov’s goal in the final was one worthy of sealing the title. The Uzbek star ran onto a long ball from ‘keeper Nematulloh Rustamjonov, raced down the left flank and nutmegged Al Walid Al Awfi while cutting inside. Bearing down on goal, he coolly slipped the ball through the legs of Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al Otaibi, sparking wild celebrations as the Uzbeks secured their first title since 2012.

How to participate in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights? 

 

You can sign up for the contest by visiting https://the-afc.com/AFCU17_tophighlights or the AFC LIVE app and filling in the required information.  

 

The contest is open for everyone for 11 days from May 6 to May 17, 2025, though any participant aged below 18 as of 6 May 2025 must obtain the consent of their parent or guardian.    

 

Participants are presented with a selection of five of the greatest moments from the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ from which they pick their favourite, and then also answer a question about the tournament.  

 

How will the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights winner be selected? 

 

You can stand a chance to win the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights contest simply by picking your favourite highlight and answering the competition-related question correctly.   

 

In case of a tie, the participant who registered earliest for the contest will be picked as the winner, who will be contacted via the registered email and take home a gift card of US$300.  

 

So, if you are an Asian football enthusiast, it’s time to cast your vote, prove your football knowledge and take your shot at glory in the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Fan-Voted Top Highlights.