#U20WAC Qualifiers Round 2 Draw finalised

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

#U20WAC Qualifiers Round 2 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for Round 2 of the Qualifiers for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The eight teams were divided into two groups with the top two sides from each group to join the three highest-seeded teams from the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 - Japan, DPR Korea, and Korea Republic – as well as host nation Uzbekistan in the Finals. 

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Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans

Pattaya: Goalkeeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili dedicated Islamic Republic’s 10-0 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final win against Bahrain on Wednesday to the team's fans.

The emphatic win not only took Iran to the semi-finals but also confirmed their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2023.
 
The continent has three berths available but with United Arab Emirates - who face either Japan or Kuwait in Saturday's semi-finals - having also advanced, the Central Asians are assured of their spot in the global showpiece. 

We should have scored more, says UAE's Vasques

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

We should have scored more, says UAE's Vasques

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates head coach Victor Vasques was pleased as punch after his side’s 4-2 win over Thailand in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023, but thought his team could have performed better.

The two-time champions led by the second minute and controlled the majority of the match as they booked a semi-final against either Japan or Kuwait. 

Hopefuls set for crucial friendlies ahead of Qatar 2023 draw

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Hopefuls set for crucial friendlies ahead of Qatar 2023 draw

Kuala Lumpur: Several AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 hopefuls will be busy over the coming days as the countdown begins for the continental showpiece with a series of friendlies.

Most of the 24 teams who have qualified for Qatar 2023 will be in action with their results set to impact their next FIFA World Ranking, which will determine the seedings for the AFC Asian Cup draw in May.

Uzbekistan 2023 in Numbers

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Uzbekistan 2023 in Numbers

Tashkent: After three weeks of non-stop action, it was the hosts Uzbekistan who were crowned AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions following a narrow 1-0 victory over Iraq in the final at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday. 

The victory capped an unbeaten campaign for the Central Asians as they also progressed to May’s FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia for what will be their fifth appearance at the global showpiece.
 
As the dust settles on a hugely successful continental competition in the Central Asian nation, the-AFC.com highlights some of the numbers that stood out from Uzbekistan 2023.

Vote for your Best Goal from Uzbekistan 2023

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Vote for your Best Goal from Uzbekistan 2023

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 drew to a conclusion with hosts Uzbekistan clinching their maiden title on home soil after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Iraq in Saturday's final at Bunyodkor Stadium. 

A total of 69 goals were scored in 31 matches across the cities of Tashkent and Fergana, at a ratio of 2.23 per match. the-AFC.com has selected eight of the finest goals from the tournament and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.