2019 CAFA U-16 Championship
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the 2019 CAFA U-16 Championship was the 2nd edition of the CAFA U-16 Championship, the international youth football championship organized by Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) for the men's under-16 national teams of Central Asia. The tournament took place in the Tajik cities of Dushanbe and Hisor, with the participation of all CAFA members, with players born on or after 1 January 2003 eligible to participate.[1]
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Tajikistan |
City | Dushanbe, Hisor |
Dates | 26 July - 1 August |
Teams | 6 (from 1 sub-confederation) |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Tajikistan (1st title) |
Runners-up | Uzbekistan |
Third place | Iran |
Fourth place | Afghanistan |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 15 |
Goals scored | 42 (2.8 per match) |
Attendance | 5,741 (383 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Ahmad Zakaria Hussaini Yadegar Rostami Alisher Khayrullaev (3 goals each) |
Best player(s) | Muhammadvoris Saidaliev |
Fair play award | Kyrgyzstan |
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Uzbekistan were the defending champions having won the inaugural edition in 2018. but failed to defend its title. Instead, the host nation Tajikistan clinched the championship, marking their maiden triumph in any CAFA tournament.[2][3]