Garuda International Cup 2024: Guangzhou FC Impresses on Opening Day, ASIOP FC Maintains Strong Performance
The Garuda International Cup (GIC) 2024 kicked off on Thursday, August 22, 2024, showcasing intense competition in youth football. Guangzhou FC from China made a notable impact in the U-17 category, while ASIOP FC demonstrated their continued excellence.
Day One Highlights:
U-17 Category:
– Group A:
– ASIOP Merah vs Guangzhou FC: 0-1
– Garuda Lampung vs Woodland Warrior: 0-1
– ASIOP Merah vs Garuda Lampung: 6-0
– Guangzhou FC vs Woodland Warrior: 3-0
Guangzhou FC’s victories over ASIOP Merah and Woodland Warrior FC secured their spot in the quarter-finals as Group A leaders. ASIOP Merah is also likely to advance as the runner-up.
– Group B:
– ASIFA vs Zhejiang FC: 1-3
– ASIOP Biru vs De La Salle Zobel: 2-0
– ASIFA vs ASIOP Biru: 1-3
– Zhejiang FC vs De La Salle Zobel: 7-0
ASIOP Biru, with consecutive wins over De La Salle Zobel and ASIFA, has advanced to the quarter-finals from Group B.
– Group C:
– ASIOP Kuning vs Vachiralai United: 0-1
– FIFA Farmel vs Fajar Selatan: 4-0
– Group D:
– Diklat Merden vs Top Skor Indonesia: 1-0
– Chiangmai FC vs Top Skor Indonesia: 1-1
U-12 Category:
– Group A:
– Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Jakarta Academy Soccer: 2-0
– Tokyo White vs Next Bali Generation: 2-0
– Next Bali Generation vs Johor Darul Ta’zim: 0-5
– Jakarta Academy Soccer vs Tokyo White: 1-2
– Group B:
– Shonan Bellmare vs ASIOP Merah: 0-11
– Bijaksana FC vs Borneo Soccer School: 0-0
– Shonan Bellmare vs Bijaksana FC: 1-4
– ASIOP Merah vs Borneo FC Soccer School: 5-0
ASIOP Merah topped Group B with dominant wins over Shonan Bellmare and Borneo FC Soccer School.
– Group C:
– Hulu Langat Grassroot Centre vs ASIOP Kuning: 2-0
– Boeung Ket FC vs Shonan Bellmare Indonesia: 3-0
– Group D:
– NFDP vs Diklat Merden: 4-1
– ASIOP Biru vs Tokyo Purple: 0-2
Guangzhou FC’s impressive performances on their debut, alongside ASIOP FC’s continued strong showing, set the tone for an exciting GIC 2024. The tournament, which features teams from Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Singapore, promises more thrilling matches as it progresses.