Shandong U20 maintained their perfect record with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sichuan U20 in a top-of-the-table clash in the Chinese U20 National Games. The victory, Shandong's third in a row, virtually guaranteed their progression to the knockout stages as group winners. In a tense and tactical match, the only goal arrived just before halftime, a moment of individual brilliance from Shandong's star attacker who curled a shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. Sichuan, who had started the tournament strongly, pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half but found Shandong's defense, which has yet to concede a goal, impenetrable. The result solidified Shandong's status as tournament favorites, while Sichuan's defeat made their final group game a must-win.