AFC Asian Cup
Despite facing tough odds in Group F, the Central Asian side will relish taking on some of the continent's best teams after having impressed in the UAE 2019 edition.
Relative newcomers
This will be Kyrgyz Republic’s second participation in the AFC Asian Cup, having progressed to the Round of 16 in their debut in UAE 2019.
This will be Kyrgyz Republic’s second participation in the AFC Asian Cup, having progressed to the Round of 16 in their debut in UAE 2019.
Tough side
Kyrgyz Republic are unbeaten over 90 minutes in their last two matches in the AFC Asian Cup, scoring five goals (W1 D1). This came after they lost in their first two matches and scored only one goal.
Kyrgyz Republic are unbeaten over 90 minutes in their last two matches in the AFC Asian Cup, scoring five goals (W1 D1). This came after they lost in their first two matches and scored only one goal.
Group C Matchday Three: Kyrgyz Republic vs Philippines
Unfamiliar opponents
Oman are the only Group F side Kyrgyz Republic have faced before, losing 1-0 in an international friendly last June.
Oman are the only Group F side Kyrgyz Republic have faced before, losing 1-0 in an international friendly last June.
Key man
Vitalij Lux's sensational hat-trick against the Philippines clinched Kyrgyz Republic a place in the 2019 Round of 16, where they were defeated 3-2 by hosts UAE in extra-time.
Vitalij Lux's sensational hat-trick against the Philippines clinched Kyrgyz Republic a place in the 2019 Round of 16, where they were defeated 3-2 by hosts UAE in extra-time.
Kyrgyz Republic's Group F matches
v Thailand (January 16)
v Saudi Arabia (January 21)
v Oman (January 25)
v Thailand (January 16)
v Saudi Arabia (January 21)
v Oman (January 25)
