Disappointed Fujita sets eyes on third-place finish

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Disappointed Fujita sets eyes on third-place finish

Tashkent: As Japan’s quest to reclaim the title came to an end in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022, Joel Chima Fujita said the defeat was caused by the team finding their momentum too late. 

Japan, seeking to add the 2022 title to the one won in 2016, were defeated 2-0 by a vibrant Uzbekistan side in their semi-final on Wednesday, with the loss coming just days after Go Oiwa’s side had played their best to end Korea Republic’s reign in the quarter-finals.

Defeat means instead of vying for the title in Sunday’s final, Japan will face Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

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Jaloliddinov: Everything we are doing is for the fans

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Jaloliddinov: Everything we are doing is for the fans

Tashkent: As Uzbekistan moved one step closer to lifting the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 trophy, the sensational Jasurbek Jaloliddinov said their fans are the ultimate motivation for the team.

After scoring a sensational goal in the splendid 2-0 win over a formidable Japanese side in the semi-finals on Wednesday, Jaloliddinov paid tribute to the fans.

Al Ghamdi: Players determined to win title for head coach Al Shehri

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Al Ghamdi: Players determined to win title for head coach Al Shehri

Tashkent: Midfielder Hamed Al Ghamdi says Saudi Arabia are determined to win the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 title for head coach Saad Al Shehri.

Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya scored as Saudi Arabia defeated Australia 2-0 on Wednesday to seal their place in the final against Uzbekistan.

Oiwa: We came here to be champions, not for exposure

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Oiwa: We came here to be champions, not for exposure

Tashkent: A dejected Go Oiwa did not hesitate to admit that his plans went wrong as Japan crashed in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday. 

The Japanese head coach did not mince his words after the 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan, saying his team had come to Uzbekistan 2022 to win the title and not for exposure ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Australia will improve to win title, vows Morgan

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Australia will improve to win title, vows Morgan

Tashkent: Trevor Morgan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Australia fell to a 2-0 defeat against Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 semi-finals on Wednesday.

The Olyroos went into the last four tie at the Pakhtakor Stadium aiming to make the final for the first time but had to concede defeat to Saudi Arabia, who scored through Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya to seal a second successive appearance in the decider.

Making things worse for Australia was Jay Rich-Baghuelo’s sending off in the 39th minute, with Saudi Arabia leading 1-0 at that stage.  

White Wolves determined to create history

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

White Wolves determined to create history

Tashkent: Head coach Timur Kapadze was beaming from ear to ear after Uzbekistan defeated Japan 2-0 to set up a date with Saudi Arabia in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022. 

Uzbekistan were worthy winners as goals by Jasurbek Jaloliddinov and Husain Norchaev at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday took them within one match of becoming the first team to win the AFC U23 Asian Cup title for a second time.

Adaptability the key to Saudi Arabia’s success

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Adaptability the key to Saudi Arabia’s success

Tashkent: Head coach Al Shehri believes Saudi Arabia have found the key for success following their 2-0 win over Australia in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday.

Goals from Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya took Saudi Arabia within touching distance of winning the AFC U23 Asian Cup crown for the first time.

Impressively, Saudi Arabia won all their matches en route to reaching the final without conceding a goal and Al Shehri revealed that their success is due to their ability to adapt to different situations in matches.