This is the first time U20 Australia has won the U20 Asian Championship. Previously, their best result was the runner-up in 2010.
Entering the final match, U20 Australia with impressive attacking ability since the beginning of the tournament played more aggressively than their opponents. In the 24th minute, midfielder Lous Agosti volleyed from outside the penalty area, scoring to help U20 Australia lead 1-0.
However, in the 45+2 minute, Talal Haji scored to help U20 Saudi Arabia equalize 1-1. In this phase, the U20 Australia goalkeeper did not play excellently.
The 1-1 score was maintained by both teams until the end of the two official matches. The two extra periods ended without any more goals, forcing the two teams to enter an 11-meter penalty shootout to determine the winner.
In this brain-weighing series, all 5 U20 Australian players successfully performed. Meanwhile, Bassam Hazazi's shot from Saudi Arabia U20 was blocked by goalkeeper Steven Hall. In the end, U20 Australia beat U20 Saudi Arabia 5-4 after a penalty shootout to win the 2025 U20 Asian Championship.
This is a worthy reward for coach Trevor Morgan and his students. U20 Australia has won all 6 matches in the tournament. They have overcome very strong opponents such as U20 Iraq, U20 Japan in the quarterfinals and semi-finals before overcoming U20 Saudi Arabia. In the qualifying round, U20 Australia drew 0-0 with U20 Saudi Arabia.
U20 Australia, U20 Saudi Arabia, U20 Korea and U20 Japan will represent Asia at the FIFA U20 World Cup 2025 in Chile. This tournament will take place from September 27 to October 19.
