Group A: Uzbekistan impress in victory over Syria

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Group A: Uzbekistan impress in victory over Syria

Tashkent: Uzbekistan got their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 campaign off to a flying start with a solid 2-0 victory over Syria in Group A on Wednesday.

Ahead of the game, the near capacity crowd at Bunyodkor Stadium were treated to an impressive opening ceremony combining traditional Uzbek music and dances with mesmerising light and fire displays.

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Group A: Iraq power past Indonesia

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Group A: Iraq power past Indonesia

Tashkent: Ten-man Iraq made a winning start to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Wednesday as Emad Mohammed’s side handed Indonesia a 2-0 defeat at Lokomotiv Stadium despite Charbel Shamoon’s sending off and a penalty miss by Abdulrazzaq Qassim.

Hayder Abdulkareem gave the Iraqis the lead in the 28th minute before Shamoon was dismissed in first half injury time while captain Qassim missed from the spot with 16 minutes remaining of an eventful Group A clash. Mohammed Jameel scored a late second for Iraq. 
 
The Iraqis did enough to take the points, however, as coach Mohammed attempts to lead his nation to their first Asian title at this level since winning the trophy in the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2000.

Group B: IR Iran secure vital win against Qatar

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Group B: IR Iran secure vital win against Qatar

Fergana: Mohammad Hazbavi’s second half penalty secured Islamic Republic of Iran a 1-0 win over Qatar in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Group B match at the Istiqlol Stadium on Wednesday.

The win gives three-time winners Iran a head start in the race to advance to the quarter-finals while Qatar have it all to do after the defeat. 

Group B: Vietnam edge Australia

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Group B: Vietnam edge Australia

Fergana: Nguyen Quoc Viet’s sixth minute goal secured Vietnam a 1-0 win over Australia in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Group B fixture at the Istiqlol Stadium on Wednesday.

The result gives Vietnam an early boost while Australia will have to bounce back in their remaining matches to stand a chance of advancing to the knockout stage. 

Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v Jordan

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group C: Tajikistan v Jordan

Tashkent: Tajikistan head coach Oleg Kubarev is anticipating a stiff challenge in his team’s quest to secure a berth at the FIFA U20 World Cup Indonesia 2023 when the Central Asians begin their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 campaign against Jordan on Thursday.

Kubarev’s side take on the Jordanians in their Group C opener at Lokomotiv Stadium hoping to make a winning start along the road towards securing one of the four spots at the global Finals in Indonesia in May.

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Oman

Thu, 02 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Oman

Tashkent: Korea Republic have their eyes set on a record-extending 13th continental title at this level, according to head coach Kim Eun-jung whose side take on Oman in their first match of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Group C at JAR Stadium on Thursday.

The young Taeguk Warriors dominated the competition, winning the first two editions and going on to add 10 more titles, winning it at least once in every decade since the 1960s, but their last trophy lift dates back to 2012, and they have only reached the semi-finals once in the last three editions.