Al Shehri a boon to young talent

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Al Shehri a boon to young talent

Tashkent: It should come as no surprise that Saad Al Shehri has steered Saudi Arabia into their second successive AFC U23 Asian Cup™
final.

The 42-year-old has, after all, made it his career to mould age-group players into winners.  

While he played his professional career as a midfielder with several clubs and was a member of the Saudi Arabia U20 squad that played in the 1999 FIFA World Youth Cup, transitioning into a coach has seen Al Shehri fulfil his true potential.

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Prolific winner Kapadze ready for next step

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Prolific winner Kapadze ready for next step

Tashkent: When Timur Kapadze leads Uzbekistan out for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 final on Sunday, he will have a wealth of experience to fall back on.

Extremely successful as a player, Kapadze's influence on the Uzbekistan squad cannot be denied as the former international has brought the best out of captain Jasurbek Jaloliddinov and his teammates over the course of the continental showpiece.

Never once during the tournament have Uzbekistan bowed their heads as they overcome tough odds to move within one match of becoming the first nation to lift the AFC U23 Asian Cup trophy twice and this is largely due to the spirit Kapadze has inculcated in the squad.

Saudi Arabia - Road to Final

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Saudi Arabia - Road to Final

Tashkent: After a gruelling competition which kicked off on June 1, we have reached the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022.

Saudi Arabia are one match away from winning the coveted title for the first time after runners-up finishes in 2013 and 2020.

Join the-AFC.com as we retrace Saad Al Shehri's side's march into the final.

Uzbekistan - Road to Final

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan - Road to Final

Tashkent: After a gruelling competition which kicked off on June 1, we have reached the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022.

Hosts Uzbekistan are on the verge of creating history as they are one match away from becoming the first side to win the coveted trophy twice, having emerged champions in 2018.

The-AFC.com reviews how Timur Kapadze's exciting side reached the final. 

Uzbekistan 2022 Final: Facts & Stats

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022 Final: Facts & Stats

Tashkent: The final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 will be contested between two of the most in-form teams in the competition.

Set to be played in a packed Bunyodkor Stadium, Saudi Arabia will be aiming to deny Uzbekistan glory before their fans.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some of the facts and stats leading up to the final. 

Preview - Third Place Playoff: Japan v Australia

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Preview - Third Place Playoff: Japan v Australia

Tashkent: Japan and Australia will not be lacking motivation when they face-off in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Third Place Playoff on Saturday. 

Australia finished third in Thailand 2020, their best-ever finish in the tournament, and while head coach Trevor Morgan expects a tough fight from 2016 champions Japan, his aim is to equal their record of two years ago.