The knockout stage of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024 in Muscat featured thrilling contests as teams vied for final placements and a spot in the championship match.
9th-10th Place Match
Chinese Taipei and Oman battled to a 1-1 draw, with Oman clinching 9th place after a 3-2 victory in the shootout.
Placement Matches
• Bangladesh secured a dominant 7-2 win over Thailand, advancing to the 5th-6th place match.
• China edged out Korea 4-3 in a tightly contested game, moving on to face Bangladesh for 5th place.
• Thailand and Korea will now face each other to determine 7th and 8th place.
Semi-Final 1: Pakistan vs. Japan
Pakistan overcame Japan with a 4-2 victory, earning their spot in the final and maintaining their unbeaten record.
Semi-Final 2: India vs. Malaysia
India continued their impressive run with a 3-1 win over Malaysia, setting up a highly anticipated final against Pakistan.
Upcoming Matches
• Japan and Malaysia will compete for 3rd place.
• Bangladesh will face China for 5th place.
• Thailand will take on Korea for 7th place.
All eyes are now on the final showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, promising a thrilling end to the tournament.
