Jeddah: Head coach Antonio Puche did not hide his satisfaction after masterminding China PR’s 3-0 win against Vietnam in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

The Spaniard attributed the triumph - which sealed China PR a place in the final after having never advanced past the group stage in their previous five participations - to meticulous preparation and tireless effort.

“This success comes after nearly 50 days of non-stop work. We watched countless videos and analysed every opponent. Hard work is essential – if you want to achieve something, you must put in the effort every single day,” said Puche. .....

History-makers. Dream-chasers. First-ever final for 🇨🇳 China PR!#AFCU23 | #VIEvCHN pic.twitter.com/n5K1KUbLs5

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