Saudi Arabia qualify for 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia have reached the 2023 AFC Under-17 Asian Cup (Twitter/@SPA_Spor)
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  • A 2-1 win over India in Dammam confirmed the Green Falcons as winners of qualifying Group D

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday qualified for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup after defeating India 2-1 at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.

The victory confirmed the Green Falcons as winners of qualifying Group D with a maximum of 12 points from four matches.

The young Saudis had kicked off their campaign with a 6-0 win over Myanmar, and followed that up with a crushing 9-0 victory over the Maldives in their second fixture.

On Friday, Saudi defeated Kuwait 2-1 in what was expected to be their toughest fixture.