Group D: Japan, Saudi Arabia settle for entertaining draw

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Group D: Japan, Saudi Arabia settle for entertaining draw

Tashkent: Japan and Saudi Arabia played to a thrilling 0-0 stalemate in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Monday.

Japan, who ended the match with 10 men following Shota Fujio's sending off in the 79th minute, had the better chances at the start with Saudi Arabia finishing strongly but neither side could find the finishing touch at the Pakhtakor Stadium.

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Group D: UAE defeat Tajikistan to get back on track

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Group D: UAE defeat Tajikistan to get back on track

Tashkent: United Arab Emirates breathed life into their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D campaign after beating Tajikistan 2-0 on Monday. 

Abdelaziz Mohamed opened the scoring with his 12th minute strike, with the UAE weathering a Tajikistan fightback in the second half before substitute Mansoor Saeed converted a penalty in the 78th minute to seal the points. 

The win means UAE will advance to the knockout stage if they defeat Saudi Arabia in their final match while Tajikistan will play for pride against 2016 champions Japan, who are also still in the running for the quarter-finals.

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v IR Iran

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v IR Iran

Qarshi: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze wants to close out their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Group A campaign with a perfect record when they face Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday.

The hosts opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Turkmenistan, followed by a 6-0 masterclass against Qatar to see them through to the knockout stage with pole position secured. 

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Turkmenistan

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Turkmenistan

Tashkent: Head coach Nicolas Cordova is confident Qatar can turn around their fortunes when they face Turkmenistan in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

Qatar have their work cut out for them after conceding six goals to Uzbekistan on Matchday Two and will face a resurgent Turkmenistan side, who came from a goal down to edge Islamic Republic of Iran 2-1.

Preview - Group B: Australia v Jordan

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group B: Australia v Jordan

Qarshi: Forward Mohammad Aburiziq is hoping to continue his red-hot form when Jordan take on Australia in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Lokomotiv Stadium on Tuesday where the victors will be assured a place in the quarter-finals.

Australia and Jordan are currently tied on four points in a super-tight Group B while Iraq, who are on one point, need nothing less than a win against Kuwait to stand any chance of advancing to the next stage.

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Tashkent: Iraq’s fate in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 will come down to the wire against Kuwait with a quarter-final ticket at stake at the Markaziy Stadium on Tuesday. 

Considering the super-tight Group B, the 2013 champions need to win by at least two clear goals to seal their knockout stage berth. 

Suphanat focused on team, not self glory

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Suphanat focused on team, not self glory

Tashkent: Suphanat Muenta’s two goals led Thailand to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Malaysia on Sunday, elevating him to the top of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 goal scoring charts.  

After scoring a 90th minute equaliser in the Group C opener against Vietnam, Suphanat carried his stellar form into Matchday Two against Malaysia and his brace at the Budyodkor Stadium means he is on par with Korea Republic’s Cho Young-wook.

Vietnam’s Gong, Korea Republic’s Hwang satisfied after fighting draw

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Vietnam’s Gong, Korea Republic’s Hwang satisfied after fighting draw

Tashkent: Head coach Gong Oh-kyun was proud of Vietnam for rising up to challenge against AFC U23 Asian Cup™ defending champions Korea Republic, but was disappointed not to have taken full advantage against the 10-man side. 

Substitute Cho Young-wook scored his third goal of the tournament in the 63rd minute to hand Korea Republic the lead, who were then reduced to 10 men when Lee Jin-yong was sent off 15 minutes later with Vu Tien Long’s impressive strike in the 83rd sealing a point for Vietnam.