Tashkent: Japan were the only side to conclude their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 group stage campaign with a perfect record of three wins with Kuryu Matsuki playing a prominent role.
Tashkent: Eight teams remain in the hunt for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 title after the group stage came to a close on Thursday on the back of nine high-octane days of drama.
Togashi praises Japan players' self-motivation after beating Saudi Arabia
Tashkent: Japan head coach Koichi Togashi believes his players' self-motivation was crucial to their 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia which helped them seal the top spot in Group D of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Thursday.
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed and his Iranian counterpart Abdolsamad Marfavi spoke of mutual respect for the footballing traditions of each other’s nations, ahead of the two teams’ encounter in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 at JAR Stadium on Saturday.
Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov will not allow the quality of his side’s Australian opponents to influence his tactical decisions as he prepares for Saturday’s AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-final against the Young Socceroos at Bunyodkor Stadium.
Kor relishing Iraq test, Qasim hopes to lead by example
Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran defender Milad Kor is relishing the opportunity to face neighbours Iraq in what he described as a special match in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023.
Rawlins eager to face Bunyodkor challenge, Rahmonaliyev vows to deliver for fans
Tashkent: Australia captain Joshua Rawlins is relishing the prospect of leading his team out at a fired up Bunyodkor Stadium with a place at the FIFA U20 World Cup on the line when the Young Socceroos take on Uzbekistan in Saturday’s quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023.
Tashkent: China PR coach Antonio Puche was euphoric as his side booked a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 as a 1-1 draw with Kyrgyz Republic on Thursday sealed the nation a spot in the knockout rounds for the first time in almost a decade.
Teamwork has been the key to Korea Republic's success, says Joon-hong
Tashkent: The goalless draw against Tajikistan at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday marked the third successive match where goalkeeper Kim Joon-hong stood tall as Korea Republic advanced to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-finals without conceding a goal.