LAHORE: Pakistan recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory against China in the opening match of the U-18 Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan on Saturday.
Pakistan took an early lead when Usman scored in the sixth minute. The lead was doubled by Adeel in the 11th minute. After half-time Pakistan struck their third goal through Yasin.
Pakistan’s Asnan was declared man-of-the-match.
Pakistan in their next match of the continental event take on Malaysia on Sunday. Pakistan’s last group match is against Bangladesh scheduled for June 3.
The tournament concludes on June 6.
Published in Dawn, May 31st, 2026