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Vote for your Best AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Goal

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Vote for your Best AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Goal

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 drew to a conclusion on Saturday, March 1 with Australia crowned the new champions after defeating Saudi Arabia on penalties in the final. 

As many as 93 goals were scored in just 31 matches as Asia’s next generation of talent delivered a tournament to remember. 

Following the final in Shenzhen, the-AFC.com picks 10 of the best strikes from across the competition. Check out the goals and don’t forget to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article! 

Play the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Fan-Voted Top Players and win!

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Play the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Fan-Voted Top Players and win!

Kuala Lumpur: After the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 drew to a close following the final in Shenzhen on March 1, we’re giving you the chance to also win big by taking part in our Fan-Voted Top Players contest.  

By visiting the-AFC.com or the AFC Live App, participants can select their favourite player who lit up the tournament from each of the four positions – goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward – between March 3 and 10.  
    
One lucky participant, whose selections closely align with the most popular player choices from all users across all positions, will be declared the winner after the conclusion of the competition.   

China 2025: Facts & Figures

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

China 2025: Facts & Figures

Shenzhen: After three weeks of scintillating action, the curtains came down on the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

Australia defeated Saudi Arabia to lift the trophy at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium to cap a memorable tournament for the Young Socceroos.

As Asia's rising stars look to utilise the experience gained to further progress their careers, the-AFC.com presents some interesting facts and figures from the memorable tournament.

Morgan credits Australia’s resilience for historic victory

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Morgan credits Australia’s resilience for historic victory

Shenzhen: Head coach Trevor Morgan lauded his players' mental strength and character after Australia secured the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 title following a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Saudi Arabia in the final on Saturday.

Louis Agosti gave the Young Socceroos the lead in the 25th minute with Saudi Arabia equalising through Talal Haji just before half-time.

With the match ending 1-1 after 120 minutes, Australia held their nerve in the shootout with keeper Steven Hall stepping up to save Bassam Hazazi’s spot-kick to claim their first ever title.

Soares tells Saudi Arabia players to hold heads high

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Soares tells Saudi Arabia players to hold heads high

Shenzhen: Saudi Arabia head coach Marco Soares said his players had no reason to be disappointed  despite their heartbreaking defeat to Australia in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.

Talal Haji cancelled out Louis Agosti’s early opener for Australia but it was not to be for Saudi Arabia as they fell 5-4 in the penalty shootout, which meant having to continue their wait for a fourth title. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/video/afcu20-|-final-australia-1-5-4-1-saudi-arabia

Australia's Badolato named MVP

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Australia's Badolato named MVP

Shenzhen: Alex Badolato of Australia was named the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performances that helped Australia clinch the title on Saturday.

Badolato was instrumental throughout the campaign, which saw Australia lifting the title for the first time after defeating Saudi Arabia 5-4 in the final on penalties, following a 1-1 score after extra time on Saturday. 

Uzbekistan's Urinboev scoops Top Scorer Award

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Uzbekistan's Urinboev scoops Top Scorer Award

Shenzhen: Uzbekistan’s Mukhammadali Urinboev won the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Top Scorer Award on Saturday.

The forward edged out Korea Republic’s Kim Tae-won, who was also on four goals, by virtue of having played less minutes. Australian duo Luka Jovanovic and Musa Toure, and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esmaeil Gholizadeh followed with three goals each. 

Saudi Arabia's Yousef takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Saudi Arabia's Yousef takes Best Goalkeeper honour

Shenzhen: Saudi Arabia's Hamed Yousef was named the AFC Asian Cup™ China 2025 Best Goalkeeper after playing a pivotal role in his side reaching the final.

Although Saudi Arabia had to settle for the runners-up spot after falling to Australia in the final on Saturday, Yousef proved his pedigree with three clean sheets as he featured in all six matches.

Hall save secures Australia maiden title

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Hall save secures Australia maiden title

Shenzhen: Steven Hall was the star as Australia defeated Saudi Arabia 5-4 on penalties in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.

With the final ending 1-1 after 120 minutes, goalkeeper Hall saved Bassam Hazazi’s spot-kick   as Australia won their first title.

It was heartbreak for Saudi Arabia, who were seeking to emerge champions for a fourth time.  

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/photo/final-australia-v-saudi-arabia

Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final between Australia and Saudi Arabia promises to be a tactical battle between familiar foes at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.

Australia, known for their attacking prowess, will look to assert their dominance against a Saudi Arabia team that is solid defensively and will aim to frustrate their opponents.