China U20 W vs Algeria U20 W

The match was still competitive 15 minutes into the second half, but a sustained spell of Chinese pressure between the 40th and 50th minutes — fuelled by four unanswered goals from Liang and Hu — stretched the lead beyond double digits for the first time. China's 61% shooting efficiency (33/54) versus Algeria's 53% (20/38) told the story of a team that created higher-quality chances and finished them more reliably as the game wore on.

Jing Liang (China) — The top scorer of the match with 7 goals at 78% accuracy, Liang was the focal point of China's second-half surge and consistently found space in the Algerian defence.

Jiaxin Hu (China) — A perfect supporting act with 5 goals from 6 shots (83%), Hu combined clever movement with clinical finishing from close range.

Meissa Zediri (Algeria) — The only Algerian to reach double-digit shot volume, Zediri scored 5 from 10 attempts (50%) and kept her side in the contest during the first half.

China's 33–20 scoreline was built on volume as much as precision. The hosts attempted 54 shots to Algeria's 38, with the gap in fastbreak goals (4–1) and 7-metre goals (5–2) illustrating how China's defensive organisation created transition opportunities. Near-range goals (the 6m zone) were the dominant category for both sides: China scored 21 near goals to Algeria's 15, reflecting the high volume of close-range attacks. Algeria actually matched China in 6m goals (6–5) and won the 9m shooting battle (2–1), but were outgunned in the wing positions (6–3) and in open-play near shots.

China's victory places them level on two points with Denmark, who beat Guinea 32–16 in the earlier Group E fixture at the same venue. The two winners will meet on Saturday 27 June in a match that could decide top spot in the group. Algeria, now with a goal difference of −13, face Denmark on Thursday 25 June before taking on Guinea on 27 June in their final preliminary-round fixture. The top two teams from each group advance to the Main Round; the rest drop into the President's Cup.

China's superior fitness and depth told in the second half as they turned a tight contest into a rout. The hosts will need a sharper start against Denmark, but this was the statement opening performance a home crowd wanted. Algeria, balanced and competitive for 30 minutes, must find a way to sustain that level across a full match if they are to challenge for a Main Round place.