China started the 2nd round of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification by beating Chinese Taipei 1-0 here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At the Thuwunna Stadium in the evening, Lu Jiayu headed the lone goal on Wang Aifang's cross in the 65th minute, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We can see that Chinese Taipei played more defending. Actually today's match was a little bit lower than my expectations," said China's head coach Wang Jun at a post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also on Tuesday, host Myanmar thrashed Nepal 5-0 in Group B, with goals scored by Zin Moe Pyae, Yin Loon Eain and Yoon Wadi Hlaing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The remaining matches of Group B will be played on June 8 and 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Group B consists of China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Chinese Taipei, while Group A includes Australia, Vietnam, Iran, and Lebanon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following a round-robin format, top two teams from each group will qualify for the finals of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They will be joined by the top three teams from the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship - Japan, DPR Korea and South Korea - as well as hosts Uzbekistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n