China's U20 women's football team delivered a commanding 6-0 victory over Syria in their opening Group E match of the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday. The match, held in Yinchuan within the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, showcased the hosts' dominance from the first whistle.
Forward Lu Jiayu set the tone with two early goals, followed by strikes from Zheng Lu and Zhang Yiqian to secure a 4-0 halftime lead. Second-half goals sealed the emphatic win, energizing a home crowd eager to support the rising squad.
Midfielder Xiao Yafei reflected on the team's synergy: "The fans' energy pushed us forward. We’re focused on maintaining this momentum." Head coach Colin Bell praised the debutants' composure but emphasized room for growth ahead of Friday's clash with Cambodia.
In other Group E action, Lebanon narrowly defeated Cambodia 1-0. China’s next match could solidify their path to the tournament’s final rounds.
