Joeys begin AFC U-16 Championship qualifiers with win

The Joeys have made the perfect start to their 2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualifying campaign in Vietnam with a 2-1 win over Mongolia.

Australia took the lead in the third minute via an own goal from Altanshagai Delgernasan, before the Joeys doubled their advantage through a second own goal in the 15th minute when Tuguldur Batsukh turned in a clearance.

Mongolia managed to pull one goal back in the 65th minute through Shiiravjamts Damdindorj, but Australia held on for a 2-1 victory.

The Joey's next match is against Macau on Wednesday at 10pm AEST, before Australia face Timor-Leste from 7pm AEST on Friday and then Vietnam on Sunday from 10pm AEST.

Main image photo credit: Vietnam Football Federation

SQUAD: Joeys squad for 2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualification campaign

Joeys | Match Schedule | 2020 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers (Group H)

Australia v Macau
Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Venue: National Youth Football Training Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam
Kick-off: 7.00pm (local); 10.00pm (AEST)

Timor-Leste v Australia
Date: Friday, 20 September 2019
Venue: National Youth Football Training Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam
Kick-off: 4.00pm (local); 7.00pm (AEST)

Australia v Vietnam
Sunday, 22 September 2019
Venue: National Youth Football Training Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam
Kick-off: 7.00pm (local); 10.00pm (AEST)

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