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Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 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.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/photo/afcu20-the-trophy

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/video/afc-u20-asian-cup™-china-2025-|-final-preview

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Shenzhen: It will be a clash between an attacking side and a defensively resolute team when Australia and Saudi face off in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final on Saturday.

The-AFC.com highlights two players from each team who have played instrumental roles in their journey to what promises to be a thrilling final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium.

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares’ adaptability is fueling Saudi Arabia’s title charge at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with only Australia left standing between them and the coveted trophy.

The head coach, who hails from Rio de Janeiro, has been put through various tests throughout the tournament - including a group stage defeat to Iraq and loss of players to suspensions - that forced the 49-year-old to be more flexible with his tactics.

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Shenzhen: Trevor Morgan will be aiming to end Australia’s trophy drought when the Young Socceroos face Saudi Arabia in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

Australia have not won an AFC title since Ange Postecoglou led the senior team to AFC Asian Cup™ glory on home soil in 2015.

Morgan now hopes to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps and guide the U20 side to similar success.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia are within one match of emerging AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions for a fourth time.

The West Asian side have had to show tremendous grit to make the China 2025 final and ahead of their showdown with Australia on Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Saudi Arabia reached the title decider.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Shenzhen: Australia are within one match of lifting the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 title after a sterling campaign.

Aiming to be crowned champions for the first time, the Young Socceroos have hardly put a foot wrong with five impressive performances enroute to qualifying for the title decider.

The-AFC.com retraces Australia's journey to Saturday's final against Saudi Arabia.

Australia’s Toure determined to go all the way

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Australia’s Toure determined to go all the way

Shenzhen: Musa Toure was proud to have played a major part in Australia securing their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final with a commanding 2-0 semi-final victory over Japan on Wednesday.

Toure scored the opener four minutes into the second half at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium and was the catalyst for the Young Socceroos’ second goal through Jaylan Pearman as Australia moved within one match of winning their maiden title, with Saudi Arabia awaiting them on Saturday.

Soares hails title-chasing Saudi Arabia’s grit

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Soares hails title-chasing Saudi Arabia’s grit

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares was a delighted head coach after his Saudi Arabia side battled hard to overcome Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 semi-final on Wednesday.

With only 37 percent ball possession and one shot on target throughout the 120 minutes of action, Soares needed his team to show a different side to their game in the penalty shootout and that they did, triumphing 3-2 to move within one match of lifting the title last won in 2018.

Goalkeeper Hamed Yousef was Saudi Arabia’s hero, denying Kim Tae-won and Kim Gyeol in the shootout with Soares applauding the Al Ittihad player for his focus and determination.

Funakoshi: Japan must improve

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Funakoshi: Japan must improve

Shenzhen: Head coach Yuzo Funakoshi will focus on improvements following Japan’s exit from the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Wednesday.

Missing the creative spark of the suspended Kosei Oguro, Japan had to concede to Australia’s superiority as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in their semi-final encounter at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen.

Lee blames fatigue for Korea Republic’s defeat

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Lee blames fatigue for Korea Republic’s defeat

Shenzhen: In the end, it was a bridge too far for Korea Republic as their journey in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to an end following a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat to Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

The East Asian side, seeking a record-extending 13th title, produced a below par performance with head coach Lee Chang-won admitting the quarter-final win against Uzbekistan - which had also required spot-kicks - had taken a toll on his players.

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Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 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.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/photo/afcu20-the-trophy

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/video/afc-u20-asian-cup™-china-2025-|-final-preview

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Shenzhen: It will be a clash between an attacking side and a defensively resolute team when Australia and Saudi face off in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final on Saturday.

The-AFC.com highlights two players from each team who have played instrumental roles in their journey to what promises to be a thrilling final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium.

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares’ adaptability is fueling Saudi Arabia’s title charge at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with only Australia left standing between them and the coveted trophy.

The head coach, who hails from Rio de Janeiro, has been put through various tests throughout the tournament - including a group stage defeat to Iraq and loss of players to suspensions - that forced the 49-year-old to be more flexible with his tactics.

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Shenzhen: Trevor Morgan will be aiming to end Australia’s trophy drought when the Young Socceroos face Saudi Arabia in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

Australia have not won an AFC title since Ange Postecoglou led the senior team to AFC Asian Cup™ glory on home soil in 2015.

Morgan now hopes to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps and guide the U20 side to similar success.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia are within one match of emerging AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions for a fourth time.

The West Asian side have had to show tremendous grit to make the China 2025 final and ahead of their showdown with Australia on Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Saudi Arabia reached the title decider.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Shenzhen: Australia are within one match of lifting the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 title after a sterling campaign.

Aiming to be crowned champions for the first time, the Young Socceroos have hardly put a foot wrong with five impressive performances enroute to qualifying for the title decider.

The-AFC.com retraces Australia's journey to Saturday's final against Saudi Arabia.

Australia’s Toure determined to go all the way

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Australia’s Toure determined to go all the way

Shenzhen: Musa Toure was proud to have played a major part in Australia securing their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final with a commanding 2-0 semi-final victory over Japan on Wednesday.

Toure scored the opener four minutes into the second half at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium and was the catalyst for the Young Socceroos’ second goal through Jaylan Pearman as Australia moved within one match of winning their maiden title, with Saudi Arabia awaiting them on Saturday.

Soares hails title-chasing Saudi Arabia’s grit

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Soares hails title-chasing Saudi Arabia’s grit

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares was a delighted head coach after his Saudi Arabia side battled hard to overcome Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 semi-final on Wednesday.

With only 37 percent ball possession and one shot on target throughout the 120 minutes of action, Soares needed his team to show a different side to their game in the penalty shootout and that they did, triumphing 3-2 to move within one match of lifting the title last won in 2018.

Goalkeeper Hamed Yousef was Saudi Arabia’s hero, denying Kim Tae-won and Kim Gyeol in the shootout with Soares applauding the Al Ittihad player for his focus and determination.

Funakoshi: Japan must improve

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Funakoshi: Japan must improve

Shenzhen: Head coach Yuzo Funakoshi will focus on improvements following Japan’s exit from the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Wednesday.

Missing the creative spark of the suspended Kosei Oguro, Japan had to concede to Australia’s superiority as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in their semi-final encounter at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen.

Lee blames fatigue for Korea Republic’s defeat

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Lee blames fatigue for Korea Republic’s defeat

Shenzhen: In the end, it was a bridge too far for Korea Republic as their journey in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to an end following a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat to Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

The East Asian side, seeking a record-extending 13th title, produced a below par performance with head coach Lee Chang-won admitting the quarter-final win against Uzbekistan - which had also required spot-kicks - had taken a toll on his players.

Videos

Final - Preview: Australia v Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 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.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/photo/afcu20-the-trophy

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_asian_cup.html/video/afc-u20-asian-cup™-china-2025-|-final-preview

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Final - Australia v Saudi Arabia: Players to Watch

Shenzhen: It will be a clash between an attacking side and a defensively resolute team when Australia and Saudi face off in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final on Saturday.

The-AFC.com highlights two players from each team who have played instrumental roles in their journey to what promises to be a thrilling final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium.

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Marcos Soares (Saudi Arabia)

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares’ adaptability is fueling Saudi Arabia’s title charge at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 with only Australia left standing between them and the coveted trophy.

The head coach, who hails from Rio de Janeiro, has been put through various tests throughout the tournament - including a group stage defeat to Iraq and loss of players to suspensions - that forced the 49-year-old to be more flexible with his tactics.

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Know Your Coach: Trevor Morgan (Australia)

Shenzhen: Trevor Morgan will be aiming to end Australia’s trophy drought when the Young Socceroos face Saudi Arabia in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

Australia have not won an AFC title since Ange Postecoglou led the senior team to AFC Asian Cup™ glory on home soil in 2015.

Morgan now hopes to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps and guide the U20 side to similar success.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia are within one match of emerging AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions for a fourth time.

The West Asian side have had to show tremendous grit to make the China 2025 final and ahead of their showdown with Australia on Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look at how Saudi Arabia reached the title decider.

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Road to final: Australia

Shenzhen: Australia are within one match of lifting the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 title after a sterling campaign.

Aiming to be crowned champions for the first time, the Young Socceroos have hardly put a foot wrong with five impressive performances enroute to qualifying for the title decider.

The-AFC.com retraces Australia's journey to Saturday's final against Saudi Arabia.

Australia’s Toure determined to go all the way

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Australia’s Toure determined to go all the way

Shenzhen: Musa Toure was proud to have played a major part in Australia securing their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 final with a commanding 2-0 semi-final victory over Japan on Wednesday.

Toure scored the opener four minutes into the second half at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium and was the catalyst for the Young Socceroos’ second goal through Jaylan Pearman as Australia moved within one match of winning their maiden title, with Saudi Arabia awaiting them on Saturday.

Soares hails title-chasing Saudi Arabia’s grit

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Soares hails title-chasing Saudi Arabia’s grit

Shenzhen: Marcos Soares was a delighted head coach after his Saudi Arabia side battled hard to overcome Korea Republic in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 semi-final on Wednesday.

With only 37 percent ball possession and one shot on target throughout the 120 minutes of action, Soares needed his team to show a different side to their game in the penalty shootout and that they did, triumphing 3-2 to move within one match of lifting the title last won in 2018.

Goalkeeper Hamed Yousef was Saudi Arabia’s hero, denying Kim Tae-won and Kim Gyeol in the shootout with Soares applauding the Al Ittihad player for his focus and determination.

Funakoshi: Japan must improve

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Funakoshi: Japan must improve

Shenzhen: Head coach Yuzo Funakoshi will focus on improvements following Japan’s exit from the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Wednesday.

Missing the creative spark of the suspended Kosei Oguro, Japan had to concede to Australia’s superiority as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in their semi-final encounter at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium in Shenzhen.

Lee blames fatigue for Korea Republic’s defeat

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Lee blames fatigue for Korea Republic’s defeat

Shenzhen: In the end, it was a bridge too far for Korea Republic as their journey in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to an end following a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat to Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

The East Asian side, seeking a record-extending 13th title, produced a below par performance with head coach Lee Chang-won admitting the quarter-final win against Uzbekistan - which had also required spot-kicks - had taken a toll on his players.