The men's soccer quarterfinals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were held on the 26th, with the U-23 China National Team decisively defeating the U-23 Thailand National Team 3-0.

China took the initiative from the start, and took the lead with an own goal from the opponent just before the end of the first half. In the 2nd minute of the second half, defender Hu Hetao (フー・ホータオ) scored with his right foot from a spilled ball after a cross from the right side, and in the 18th minute, substitute overage forward Zhang Yuning (ジャン・ユーニン) scored from a free kick, extending the lead to three goals, and they maintained control until the end.

According to Chinese media, this is the first time in 28 years that China has advanced to the top 4 at the Asian Games.

China will face the U-23 South Korea National Team in the semifinals on the 30th. China was defeated 0-2 by South Korea in the quarterfinals at the previous Hangzhou Asian Games, which they hosted. (Translation/Editing by Yanagawa)