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Asia Cup Under: As the Under-18 teams of India and Pakistan get ready to face off in the semifinals of the Asia Cup Under-18 tournament in Japan on Friday, a Pakistan team official has tipped India as the favourite to win the match, saying the rival camp has superior preparation and facilities.

The U18 teams of the archrivals will meet in the continental event on Friday after Pakistan secured their place in the semifinals with a 5-2 win in their final group game on Wednesday in Kakamigahara, Japan. India dominated Group A with a massive 13-0 win against Kazakhstan and a 1-4 victory over South Korea.

Japan also advanced strongly with wins over India (4-2), Chinese Taipei, and South Korea. Hosts and defending champions Japan face Malaysia in the other semifinal.