Match Report
The table read 1st (China U23, 9 pts) against 2nd (Saudi Arabia U23, 4 pts), 5 points apart. The last five rounds placed Saudi Arabia U23 no better than 11th for form, against 2nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 3.67/0.33 for China U23 and 1/1 for Saudi Arabia U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.49.
China U23 had won three straight.
Stadion Patriot, capacity 35,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Saudi Arabia U23 led 3-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-4.
Goal scorers
China U23: Zichang Huang (88'), Junsheng Yao (80'), Shihao Wei (90') · Saudi Arabia U23: Haroune Camara (60'), Haroune Camara (33'), Haroune Camara (16'), Saad Al-Salouli (29')
Key stats
On target: 5-4 · Corners: 12-4


