AFC U16 Asian cup got underway in Thailand.

Three former winners, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia have won their respective matches in match day 1.

South Korea hammered Qatar 6-1 while Iran defeated Afghanistan 6-1.

In other matches, Saudi Arabia defeated Australia 2-0, Yemen defeated Malaysia 4-0, Thailand blanked Laos 2-1 and Tajikistan, China played 1-1 draw.

16 Asian teams are competing in the event. Japan are the defending champions.