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China scrape past Timor-Leste in U23 Asian Cup qualifying opener
China edged past Timor-Leste 2-1 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier opener. Baihelamu broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, and Wang Yudong doubled the lead just before halftime. Timor-Leste's Paulo Freitas pulled one back in the 52nd minute. China missed several chances to extend the lead. In Group D, Australia beat the Northern Mariana Islands 14-0 to top the group on goal difference. China sits second. China's next match is against the Northern Mariana Islands.