In this hotly contested match, Antonio decisively activated the core lineup: Yu Jinyong, Hu Huotao, Liu Haofan 5, Zhang Yixuan, Bao Shimeng, Wei Zhiwei, Chen Zhexuan, Mutalifu, Buyulang, Liu Xiaolong, and Efirdin led the way. At the beginning of the match, Uzbekistan created a lot of trouble for the U21 defense, launching frequent attacks. Fortunately, Antonio's defense strategy and tactics were properly deployed, and the team did not suffer any fatal blows. Moreover, the team created a number of threatening attacking chances through quick counter-attacks. ! [Match Highlights](https://www.ballti.com/UploadFiles/Sinaimg/202409/2024091103475728388442022.png) At the end of the match, the U21 national football team replaced Liu Xiaolong with Ainifa, with the intention of creating chances to attack Uzbekistan's defense by strengthening the pressure in front of the field. This strategy did yield some results. Around the 60th minute, Antonio adjusted his lineup, replacing Wei Zhiwei, Efirdin and U Lang with the combined debut of Zhou Jianyi, He Xiaoke and Abu. Thereafter, the U21 national team gradually took control of the game. In the 91st minute, Ainifa nearly broke the deadlock with a trick shot, almost replicating the previous shutout. In the end, the U21 national soccer team and Uzbekistan U21 played to a 0-0 draw, ending the match with two wins and one draw.

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