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Starting from the first warm-up match against Marbella U19 team on March 28, the U17 national team started the streak of matches with Marbella on April 10 with another showdown. During this period, the U19 team played against various strong teams in Spain, showing extraordinary strength, with a cumulative result of 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. However, the valuable experience of these overseas training has undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the upcoming U17 Asian Cup.
Recently, Marbella U19 Youth A team became the opponent of U17 national football team in Spain. In this match, three players, Wang Yudong, Zhang Junjie and Cui Tae-wook, each showed great performance and contributed goals for the team. Especially Wang Yudong's performance, almost locked the starting position. In each warm-up match, the national soccer team relied on the advantages of team tactics and repeatedly defeated the opponents. With slightly older opponents, but also in the invisible exercise of the U17 national football team's confrontation ability.
Although the U17 national soccer team has encountered a number of challenges in preparation for the U17 Asian Cup, including strong teams such as Saudi Arabia and Australia as well as top-ranked Tajikistan, the team has not been discouraged. From domestic training to overseas training in the United Arab Emirates to competing against the same age team in Saudi Arabia, the U17 national football team has continued to look for gaps with the strongest teams in Asia and is well prepared for the Asian Cup.
Smaller games have dominated overseas training in the UAE and Spain. In Spain, in addition to a 3-1 win over Málaga U19A in the first match, there was a 1-1 draw against Málaga U19B in a warm-up match. In matches against Granada U19A, Cadiz U19A, Cadiz U19B and Tiropizone U19, the U17s suffered narrow defeats, but more often than not it was the small victories that not only honed tactics, but also boosted the team's confidence.
During overseas training, Yang Chen's coaching staff ensured that every player had the opportunity to play and improve their individual strength. The collective training also enhanced the team's cohesion. As planned, the U17 national soccer team will travel to Japan in late May for more warm-up matches. Japan's youth training level is one of the best in Asia and the training will add to the Asian Cup campaign. Despite facing formidable opponents in Asia and Saudi Arabia in the group stage, the U17 national soccer team is ready to give their best.
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