China PR, meanwhile, defeated Timor-Leste 2-1 to start their qualification bid on the front foot.
China PR 2-1 Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste held off China PR’s advances for as long as they could before Behram Abduweli broke the shackles in the 41st minute, with Zhejiang FC midfielder Wang Yudong then doubling their advantage on the stroke of half-time. .....
FT | 🇨🇳 China PR 2️⃣-1️⃣ Timor-Leste 🇹🇱
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) September 3, 2025
China PR begin their #AFCU23 Qualifiers campaign with a victory in Group D! pic.twitter.com/7sdEQsMjmH
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