In the early hours of May 20, Beijing time, China beat Australia 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup held in Saudi Arabia, advancing to the final after a 22-year hiatus.
The first half ended goalless. In the 49th minute, Zhou Yunuo made an interception in the frontcourt, and Shuai Weihao burst into the penalty area to score with a far-post finish. Substitute Xie Jin sealed the win with a low strike inside the box in stoppage time.
China will take on Japan for the championship in the early hours of May 23, Beijing time.