U-19s lose to Côte d'Ivoire in friendly tournament

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Monday, September 24th 2018 09:07 AM

DOHA: Qatar U-19 national team lost 0-1 to Côte d'Ivoire while Uruguay beat Vietnam 2-1 in another match at the closing day Four National Tournament at Aspire Academy. The Qatar squad featured in the event to give the U-19 players maximum match practice ahead of the AFC U-19 Asian Cup to be played in Indonesia next month. Winners of the AFC U-19 title in 2014, Qatar have played a series of friendly matches in the last few months to prepare for the region's top event for U-19 players. Earlier in the tournament, Qatar beat Vietnam 4-1 but lost to Uruguay 2-3. Qatar will be playing against hosts Indonesia, Chinese Taipei and the UAE at the AFC U-19 Asian Cup while be held from October 18. Al Anabi will continue with its series of friendlies with a game against Iran on October 2 followed by a clash against Jordan on October 5.