Uzbekistan wins four-nation U21 soccer tournament in China

QUJING, Yunnan Province, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The 2018 CFA Team China International Youth Football Tournament concluded on Saturday in China's southwestern city of Qujing, in Yunnan Province.

U-21 national teams from China, Uzbekistan, Myanmar and Tajikistan took part in the round robin tournament, with Uzbekistan ultimately emerging victorious after a 1-1 draw with runners-up China on Saturday. Tajikistan and Myanmar finished third and fourth respectively.

In attendance was Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, who is rumored to be the next manager of China's national team. Sources say the 71-year-old is likely to be officially appointed by the Chinese Football Association next week. Enditem