Qualifiers Final Round Group B: Mongolia 0-1 Philippines

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Qualifiers Final Round Group B: Mongolia 0-1 Philippines

Ulaanbaatar: A dramatic 93rd minute winner from debutant Gerrit Holtmann kept the qualification hopes of Philippines alive as they secured a vital 1-0 win over Mongolia in their AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round clash in Ulaanbaatar.

Whilst the loss formally eliminates Mongolia, Philippines now head into their final Group B match against Palestine in a strong position to reach their second AFC Asian Cup.

The hosts goalkeeper Munkh-Erdene Enkhtaivan was impressive throughout and after having saved a 77th minute penalty from Patrick Reichelt it looked as though he had earned the hosts a share of the spoils, only for Holtmann to pop up with the late winner.

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Quarter-final Preview: Uzbekistan v Iraq

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Quarter-final Preview: Uzbekistan v Iraq

Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Iraq are set for a titanic showdown when they meet in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Saturday.

The two sides know what it takes to win the tournament, with Uzbekistan claiming the title in 2018, while Iraq were the inaugural champions in 2013.

Quarter-final Preview: Australia v Turkmenistan

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Quarter-final Preview: Australia v Turkmenistan

Tashkent: With everything to play for, Turkmenistan will go for broke when they meet Australia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-finals at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

In what has been a dream debut campaign for Turkmenistan, the Central Asian side advanced into the knockout stage from a tough Group A that had hosts Uzbekistan, Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar.

Ahmet Agamyradov’s side, however, were far from overawed as they defeated Iran 2-1 and came from behind to hold Qatar 2-2 to advance to the quarter-finals. 

Our goal is the title, says Al Shehri

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Our goal is the title, says Al Shehri

Tashkent: Saad Al Shehri's Saudi Arabia will settle for nothing less than the title after topping Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022.

The two-time runners-up confirmed their position as group winners following a 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates on Thursday, a result which meant they finished on seven points and ahead of Japan on goal difference. 

Up next for Saudi Arabia are 2018 runners-up Vietnam but Al Shehri is looking beyond the quarter-finals. 

Go: We will not compromise on our style

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Go: We will not compromise on our style

Tashkent: Head coach Go Oiwa has promised more of the same when Japan play Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Sunday.

Japan defeated Tajikistan 3-0 on Thursday to finish on seven points but had to concede top spot to Saudi Arabia on goal difference.

Victory was achieved against the Central Asians despite being reduced to 10 men after Shunsuke Mito was sent off for a challenge on Daler Yodgorov, the second successive match in which Japan saw red.