Bishkek:Kyrgyzstan's U17 national football team secured a commanding victory in their opening match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, overwhelming the Northern Mariana Islands with a score of 12-0.

According to 24.kg News Agency, the team, under the guidance of coach Igor Kudrenko, displayed an impressive performance in their home qualifying campaign.

The standout players included Alymbek Isaev, who scored three goals, while Ariet Abilov and Erzhan Askerbekov each added two goals to the tally. Bayel Mirlanov also contributed two goals, with Salavat Alimzhanov, Emir Emilyev, and Azizkhon Khodzhaev each scoring one.

This decisive victory has propelled Kyrgyzstan to the top of their qualifying group, marking a strong start for the team in the tournament.