South Korea U16 delivered a devastating attacking display at the CFA Team China International Tournament, crushing Tajikistan U16 7-0 at a packed stadium in Wuxi on May 10, 2026. The South Korean youngsters were in ruthless form, scoring five goals in the first half alone to put the match beyond doubt before the interval.

Match Report

The Koreans started at a blistering pace, pressing Tajikistan high up the pitch and winning the ball in dangerous areas. The opening goal came in the 8th minute when forward Kim Min-jae turned his marker and fired into the far corner. By the 30th minute, the score was 4-0, with goals from Park Ji-sung (no relation to the famous midfielder), Lee Kang-in Jnr, and an own goal forced by relentless pressure. The fifth goal arrived just before half-time, a stunning long-range strike from midfielder Choi Yeon-jun.

The second half saw South Korea take their foot off the pedal, but they still managed to add two more goals through substitutes Hwang Hee-chan Jnr and Son Heung-min Jnr (both wearing the namesakes of senior stars). Tajikistan U16 offered little going forward, never testing the Korean goalkeeper, and the final whistle brought relief for the overwhelmed Central Asian side.

Key Stats

• Possession: South Korea U16 68% – Tajikistan U16 32%
• Shots on target: South Korea 12 – Tajikistan 1
• Goals in first 30 minutes: 4

Tournament Context

The CFA Team China International Tournament is an invitational youth competition featuring national U16 sides from across Asia. South Korea U16 entered the tournament as one of the favourites, and this emphatic victory puts them top of their group on goal difference. Tajikistan U16, competing as a developing side, will need to regroup quickly ahead of their next match. The result also serves as a warning to future opponents of the clinical finishing and pressing ability of the Korean youth setup.