Group B: Iraq produce stunning fightback to book knockout stage ticket

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Group B: Iraq produce stunning fightback to book knockout stage ticket

Qarshi: Iraq fought back from a goal down to defeat Kuwait 3-1 in Group B to seal their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final ticket at the Markaziy Stadium on Tuesday.

Kuwait made their West Asian opponents sweat when Yousef Alrasheedi opened the scoring but the hero turned villain after missing from the spot, leading to an Iraq fightback that saw goals from Muntadher Mohammed, Moamel Abdulridha Ogaili and Mohammed Albaqer to dramatically seal their qualification to the next stage as the Group B runners-up behind Australia.

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Group B: Najjarine penalty seals Olyroos top spot

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Group B: Najjarine penalty seals Olyroos top spot

Tashkent: Australia survived going down to 10 men to defeat Jordan 1-0 to top Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Tuesday. 

It took a Ramy Najjarine second half penalty to secure the points for Australia to emerge group winners with seven points, setting up a quarter-final clash with the Group A runners-up.

For Jordan, defeat meant elimination with Iraq - who defeated Kuwait 3-1 - finishing runners-up with five points. 

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Thailand

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Thailand

Tashkent: It will be a battle for top spot in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 when Korea Republic and Thailand clash at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Wednesday. 

Both teams are on four points after recording a win and draw against Malaysia and Vietnam respectively. 

A draw will see both teams through if Vietnam - on two points - fail to beat Malaysia in the simultaneous kick-off.

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v Malaysia

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v Malaysia

Tashkent: Head coach Gong Oh-kyun is confident Vietnam will beat Malaysia in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group C fixture on Wednesday to seal qualification to the knockout stage.

A fatigued Vietnam ended Korea Republic’s seven-game winning streak stretching back to their 2020 campaign after holding the defending champions to a 1-1 draw on Matchday Two to move to two points, with the Koreans and Thailand on four each. 

Al Kaabi sets final target for UAE

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Al Kaabi sets final target for UAE

Tashkent: Orchestrator of numerous chances throughout the match, United Arab Emirates star Saeed Al Kaabi helped his team get on the path to a decisive 2-0 victory against debutants Tajikistan in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Monday.

Al Kaabi set Abdelaziz Mohamed up with the first goal in the 12th minute. He then went on to engineer a number of chances as UAE bounced back from their 2-1 defeat to Japan with Al Kaabi saying he is determined to see his side play in the final on June 19. 

Stalemate leaves Japan's Oiwa, Saudi Arabia's Al Shehri with mixed feelings

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Stalemate leaves Japan's Oiwa, Saudi Arabia's Al Shehri with mixed feelings

Tashkent: The head coaches of Japan and Saudi Arabia rued their respective sides' missed chances following their 0-0 draw in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Monday.

Japan were the better side in the first half while Saudi Arabia closed strongly after the East Asian side were reduced to 10 men following Shota Fujio's sending off in the 79th minute.

The result leaves the teams tied on four points with Saudi Arabia facing a crucial tie against United Arab Emirates on Matchday Three, while Japan meet already eliminated Tajikistan.

Silva hails UAE fighting spirit in win over Tajikistan

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Silva hails UAE fighting spirit in win over Tajikistan

Tashkent: Head coach Denis Silva praised his United Arab Emirates team for giving their all to overcome internal issues and secure a crucial victory over Tajikistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D tie on Monday. 

A goal in each half revived UAE’s knockout stage hopes as they sit third on three points, one behind Saudi Arabia and Japan. 

Silva said his side was faced with illness that had affected their preparations, and while some of his players were still not fully recovered, they powered through against a steely Tajikistan.