Oiwa pleased with Japan’s flexibility, UAE’s resolve impresses Silva

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Oiwa pleased with Japan’s flexibility, UAE’s resolve impresses Silva

Tashkent: Head coach Go Oiwa admitted Japan were a little nervous in the first half, but was satisfied with how his team adapted to tactical changes to clinch a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022  Group D match on Friday.

UAE had the brighter start at the Pakhtakor Stadium, but Japan gradually took a hold on the match to open the scoring through Yuito Suzuki in the 61st minute, with Yaser Alblooshi equalising two minutes later. 

The West Asians then missed an opportunity to turn the tide from a penalty kick, with Mao Hosoya then heading home the winner in the 76th minute. 

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Al Shehri has eyes fixed on Japan, Tajikistan's Khabibuloev acknowledges steep learning curve

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Al Shehri has eyes fixed on Japan, Tajikistan's Khabibuloev acknowledges steep learning curve

Tashkent: Head coach Saad Al Shehri is already plotting his tactics for the next game following Saudi Arabia's impressive 5-0 win over Tajikistan in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Friday.

After a nervous 10 minutes, Saudi Arabia dominated the game and took the lead before scoring four more goals to open their campaign on an emphatic note at the Lokomotiv Stadium.

Group D: Japan edge UAE in thrilling encounter

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Group D: Japan edge UAE in thrilling encounter

Tashkent: Japan overcame a steely United Arab Emirates to emerge 2-1 victors in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D opener on Friday. 

After a thrilling but goalless first half, Japan opened the scoring through Yuito Suzuki, with UAE equalising just two minutes later only for Mao Hasoyo to fire home the winner for the 2016 champions. 

Group D: Sizzling Saudi Arabia cruise past Tajikistan

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Group D: Sizzling Saudi Arabia cruise past Tajikistan

Tashkent: Saudi Arabia kicked off their bid to win the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 title with an impressive 5-0 victory over Tajikistan in Group D on Friday. 

Hamad Al Yami gave Saudi Arabia the lead just before the break with second half goals from Ayman Yahya, Haitham Asiri, Moteb Al Harbi and Abdullah Radif sealing the emphatic victory at the Lokomotiv Stadium.

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Uzbekistan

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Uzbekistan

Tashkent: Uzbekistan will be determined to continue their winning start when they go up against Qatar on Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ on Saturday. 

Uzbekistan took the early lead in Group A after their 1-0 win over Turkmenistan, and following Qatar’s 1-1 draw with Islamic Republic of Iran, victory against the young Maroons will see the hosts inch closer to a third successive knockout stage appearance. 

Preview - Group A: Turkmenistan v IR Iran

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group A: Turkmenistan v IR Iran

Tashkent: Ahmet Agamyradow’s Turkmenistan face another litmus test when they meet Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group A tie on Saturday.

Turkmenistan, who are appearing in the AFC U23 Asian Cup for the first time, held their own against hosts Uzbekistan on Matchday One but were undone by a penalty as they fell to a 1-0 defeat. 

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Australia

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Australia

Qarshi: Iraq will be aiming to throw a spanner in a well-oiled Australian side when the two teams meet in  Group B  of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Markaziy Stadium on Saturday. 

Australia are hot favourites following their opening win over Kuwait but Iraq showed tremendous spirit to hold  Jordan.

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Jordan

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group B: Kuwait v Jordan

Qarshi: Kuwait and Jordan will be aiming to breath life to their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage when they meet in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Markaziy Stadium on Saturday. 

Kuwait were defeated 2-0 by Australia on Matchday One while Jordan were dominant against Iraq but had to settle for a 1-1 draw, leaving both sides needing victory to boost their hopes of extending their campaign beyond the group stage.