China PR U23 vs Tajikistan U23

China U23 claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tajikistan U23 in an international friendly played at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Centre Stadium on June 6, 2026. The winning goal arrived late in the contest, breaking what had been a goalless and competitive first half. The match was evenly poised through the opening 45 minutes, with both sides unable to break the deadlock. It was only in the closing stages of the game — around the 84th minute according to some trackers — that China U23 found the decisive moment to seal all three points and keep a clean sheet. For China U23, managed by Spanish coach Antonio Puche, the result continues a positive run in U23 friendly competition and gives the squad confidence ahead of their second scheduled meeting with Tajikistan U23 on June 9. For Tajikistan U23, it was a narrow defeat in a match they were very much in for long stretches, offering encouragement heading into the return fixture.