China U22 men's football coach upbeat about team's future after U23 Asian Cup qualification

by sportswriters Yao Youming and Xiao Shiyao

XI'AN, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- China booked its place in the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals on Tuesday after a goalless draw with group winner Australia in the last round of Group D qualifiers.

After securing qualification, Antonio Puche Vicente, head coach of China's U22 men's football team, told Xinhua he believes the squad has a bright future.

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