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Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Preview - Final: Japan v Uzbekistan

Doha: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze brushed aside the loss of Abdukodir Khusanov, Hojimat Erkinov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev from his squad for Friday’s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final with Japan at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, confident he has enough depth to compensate for their absence.

The trio rejoined their clubs earlier this week after Uzbekistan secured their first-ever qualification for the Olympic Games with their semi-final victory over Indonesia, but Kapadze believes his team can still succeed despite their departure.

Uzbekistan’s Jaloliddinov confident of good showing

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Uzbekistan’s Jaloliddinov confident of good showing

Doha: Two years ago at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™, Uzbekistan defeated Japan en route to making the final before eventually finishing as the runners-up to Saudi Arabia. 

On Friday, the Central Asians will have the opportunity to make amends when they contest their third final - only Saudi Arabia have reached as many - against Japan, whom they also beat in their 2018-winning campaign.

Road to Final - Uzbekistan

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Road to Final - Uzbekistan

Doha: Uzbekistan will be appearing in their third AFC U23 Asian Cup™ final in four editions when they play Japan in the Qatar 2024 decider on Friday.

Timur Kapadze's side have been in scintillating form throughout the tournament as they look to become the first side to lift the trophy twice.
 
The-AFC.com takes a look at Uzbekistan's impressive run to the final.

Know The Coach - Timur Kapadze (Uzbekistan)

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Know The Coach - Timur Kapadze (Uzbekistan)

Doha: It’s not often that football presents a second chance but for Timur Kapadze, the opportunity has arisen for him to finally lay his hand on the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ trophy.

Two years ago, the 42-year-old led Uzbekistan to the final on home soil, only to be denied the title by Saudi Arabia and Kapadze will seek to make amends when his side face Japan in Friday’s AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. 
 
The former midfielder has already etched his name in the annals of Uzbekistan history after guiding them to Olympics qualification but Kapadze is determined to emulate Ravshan Khaydarov, who led the Central Asian side to the AFC U23 Asian Cup title in 2018.

Paris beckons but Kapadze expects Uzbekistan to deliver silverware first

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Paris beckons but Kapadze expects Uzbekistan to deliver silverware first

Doha: As delighted as Timur Kapadze was that his side had achieved their target of qualifying for the Olympic Games for the time, the head coach stressed that he would only truly be satisfied if Uzbekistan lift the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ trophy a second time.

The Central Asian side were simply too strong for Indonesia in their Qatar 2024 semi-final on Monday, with Khusain Norchaev giving them the lead and Pratama Arhan turning the ball into his own net to send Uzbekistan into their third final in four editions.
 
Up next are Japan, with both teams bidding to become the first side to lift the coveted trophy for a second time. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_s-final__indonesia_0_-_2_uzbekistan.html

Buriev: Olympic qualification a huge achievement for Uzbekistan

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Buriev: Olympic qualification a huge achievement for Uzbekistan

Doha: History was created on Monday in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ as Uzbekistan sealed qualification to the Olympic Games for the first time after defeating Indonesia 2-0 in the semi-finals.

The victory ensured that Uzbekistan will make their debut in Paris later this year and progress was achieved in style as the 2018 champions picked up a fifth win in as many games without conceding a single goal.

Uzbekistan beat Indonesia to keep title dream alive

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan beat Indonesia to keep title dream alive

Doha: Uzbekistan advanced to their third AFC U23 Asian Cup™ final in four editions after defeating Indonesia 2-0 in their Qatar 2024 semi-final at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday.

The victory also confirmed Uzbekistan's spot in the Olympics while Indonesia will have to win the third-place playoff on Thursday if they are to book a ticket to Paris 2024. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/photo/semi-final_indonesia_v_uzbekistan.html

Uzbekistan’s Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan’s Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players

Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez will focus on improvements ahead of Uzbekistan hosting the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 in September.

The Central Asian side needed penalties to defeat Tajikistan to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ on Sunday with Lopez admitting they have a lot to work on before their world challenge. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2024_|_3rd4th_place__tajikistan_5_1_-_3_5_uzbekistan.html

S-final - Preview: Indonesia v Uzbekistan

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

S-final - Preview: Indonesia v Uzbekistan

Doha: Indonesia are determined to extend their involvement in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, with the Southeast Asian side aiming to create more history when they face Uzbekistan in the semi-finals at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday.

The debutants have been a revelation, advancing to the knockout stage at Australia and Jordan’s expense before stunning Korea Republic in the quarter-finals. In Uzbekistan, however, they will face their biggest challenge yet.