Thailand 2020 - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand 2020 - Vote for your Goal of the Group Stage

Bangkok: With the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 moving into the crucial knockout stage, we reflect on some of the best goals from the group stage and ask you the fans to select your favourite.

Long-range screamers, stunning free-kicks and superb team moves, the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 group stage saw goals from all angles and distances to delight lovers of Asian football across the Continent.

The poll will end at 12:00 (UTC 7:00) on Monday.

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www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_supachok_sarachat_thailand_vs_bahrain.html

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www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_mohamed_marhoon_bahrain_vs_iraq.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_feras_albrikan_saudi_arabia_vs_syria.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_zayed_abdulla_alameri_uae_vs_dpr_korea.html

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Atieh: Jordan are closer to realising Tokyo 2020 dream 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Atieh: Jordan are closer to realising Tokyo 2020 dream 

Buriram: Jordan’s Mohammad Bani Atieh believes there’s room for improvement after seeing his side finish second in Group D of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 following their 1-1 draw against the United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Ahmed Abu Ismail’s charges had their work cut out for them against UAE after falling behind to Zayed Al Ameri’s strike going into the break.

But a late equaliser from defender Ihab Ali Al ensured Jordan finished second in the standings on five points behind UAE on goal difference.

Al Ghassani urges UAE to work harder to realise Olympic dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Ghassani urges UAE to work harder to realise Olympic dream

Buriram: Yahya Al Ghassani is confident United Arab Emirates have what it takes to reach the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 final after they finished top of Group D following a 1-1 draw with Jordan on Thursday.

Zayed Al Ameri's 41st minute strike gave UAE the lead but Jordan came back fighting in the second half to level the score late in the game through Ihab Ali Al.

UAE topped the table on goal difference ahead of Jordan while the group’s other tie saw DPR Korea stun Vietnam 2-1 to finish third.

One step at a time for Saudi Arabia as Olympics beckon

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

One step at a time for Saudi Arabia as Olympics beckon

Bangkok: Head coach Saad Alshehri believes Saudi Arabia have achieved nothing yet despite his side securing their place in the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Feras Al Birakan’s 80th minute goal in a 1-0 win over regional rivals Syria - who also qualified - saw Saudi Arabia top the Group B standings and head into the next round having won two of their three group stage fixtures.

Although delighted to have guided Saudi Arabia through to the last eight, Alshehri is adamant that there is more work to be done if the West Asians are to realise their ambition of qualifying for this year’s Olympics.

Arnold expects a stronger Australia in quarter-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Arnold expects a stronger Australia in quarter-finals

Bangkok: A relieved Graham Arnold stressed his players needed to make significant improvements after Australia’s 1-1 draw with Bahrain on Tuesday evening earned the Olyroos top spot in Group A and a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.

The Australians will meet the runners-up from Group B in the last eight on Saturday after sharing the points with Bahrain, who exited the competition with two points from their three group matches.

Thailand's Nishino proud of his players

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand's Nishino proud of his players

Bangkok: Head coach Akira Nishino believes his Thailand players have proved themselves more than capable of competing with Asia’s finest after they reached the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals following Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Iraq.

Jaroensak Wonggorn’s first-half penalty ultimately proved enough for the Thais to advance to the last eight as runners-up in Group A following last week’s win over Bahrain and loss to table-topping Australia.

With Thailand now set to face the winners of Group B in the knockout phase, Nishino wasted little time in praising his charges after a night of high drama at the Rajamangala Stadium.

Uzbekistan’s Olympic dream still alive, says delighted Drulovic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Uzbekistan’s Olympic dream still alive, says delighted Drulovic

Bangkok: Head coach Ljubinko Drulovic believes Uzbekistan’s dream of qualifying for the Olympics is well and truly alive after a 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic on Wednesday still proved enough for them to qualify for the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals.

Behind to Oh Se-hun’s fifth minute goal, reigning champions Uzbekistan replied through a Bobir Abdixolikov header only for Oh to seal all three points for the Koreans courtesy of his second goal of the game with 19 minutes of the Group C encounter remaining.

While Korea Republic progressed as group winners, the result also saw second-placed Uzbekistan advance through to the knockout phase and, in the process, maintain their bid to reach this year’s Olympics in Tokyo.