Chinese Taipei finish top as AFC U-20 Group J concludes
Chinese Taipei completed the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers Development Phase in Thimphu with a perfect record after beating Singapore 2–0 at Changlimithang Stadium today.
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Chinese Taipei completed the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers Development Phase in Thimphu with a perfect record after beating Singapore 2–0 at Changlimithang Stadium today.
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