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Kuwait's Peixe calls for patience, Garrido disappointed with Malaysia’s finishing

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Kuwait's Peixe calls for patience, Garrido disappointed with Malaysia’s finishing

Doha: Emilio Peixe was proud to guide Kuwait to a historic first win at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ and the head coach is determined to see the West Asian side building on the victory for the future.

Goals from Salman Mohammed and Talal Alqaisi helped Kuwait edge Malaysia 2-1 and while the win was a consolation after having already been eliminated, Peixe wants this to be the starting point for his talented squad.

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Group D: Winning finish for Kuwait

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Group D: Winning finish for Kuwait

Al Wakrah: Kuwait secured their first-ever win at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ after defeating Malaysia 2-1 in their final Qatar 2024 Group D match on Tuesday.

Both teams had already been eliminated prior to the match but the win for Kuwait allowed them to leave on a high while Malaysia go home without a point for the second successive edition.

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Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Malaysia

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Malaysia

Doha: Kuwait and Malaysia will be playing for pride when they face off in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D tie at Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday.

Both sides were eliminated following defeats to Uzbekistan and Vietnam but are determined to bid farewell to the tournament with a win. 

Hoang’s tactical switch does the job for Vietnam

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Hoang’s tactical switch does the job for Vietnam

Doha: Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan said a tactical switch in the second half enabled Vietnam to clinch the three points against Malaysia in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ tie on Saturday.

The 2-0 success, coupled with Uzbekistan’s 5-0 win over Kuwait later in the day, confirmed Vietnam a top two finish in Group D and a place in the quarter-finals. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_group_d__malaysia_0_-_2_vietnam.html

Group D: Malaysia 0-2 Vietnam

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Group D: Malaysia 0-2 Vietnam

Doha: Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 on Saturday in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, with the win confirming their spot in the quarter-finals following Uzbekistan's 5-0 defeat of Kuwait in the group's other tie.

Goals either side of the break gave Vietnam the win, with the Southeast Asian side to face Uzbekistan on Tuesday to decide the group winners in a meeting between the 2018 finalists. 

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Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Vietnam

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Vietnam

Doha: Vietnam are looking to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ when they take on Malaysia at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

The 3-1 win over Kuwait in their first game gives Vietnam the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the competition should they gain their second victory in Group D against Malaysia and if Uzbekistan also pick up all three points against Kuwait.

Kapadze pleased with Uzbekistan’s winning start; Malaysia’s Garrido stays positive

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Kapadze pleased with Uzbekistan’s winning start; Malaysia’s Garrido stays positive

Doha: Timur Kapadze was pleased to see his Uzbekistan side pass their first test at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ following a 2-0 win over Malaysia on Wednesday.

Strikes from Jasurbek Jaloliddinov and Ulugbek Khoshimov helped the former champions take a big step towards the knockout stage with Kapadze satisfied despite Uzbekistan not firing on all cylinders. 

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