Hwang expects a more clinical Korea Republic in knockout stage

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Hwang expects a more clinical Korea Republic in knockout stage

Tashkent: Korea Republic secured their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final spot after edging Thailand 1-0 at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Wednesday but head coach Hwang Sun-hong believes there is plenty of room for improvement. 

Go Jae-hyeon’s 35th-minute strike sealed the win for the defending champions against a resolute Thailand, who were also in the running for a knockout stage berth, and Hwang congratulated his players for achieving their target with Korea Republic topping Group C on seven points. 

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Hai Long eyes more playing time after helping Vietnam into quarter-finals

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Hai Long eyes more playing time after helping Vietnam into quarter-finals

Tashkent: Nguyen Hai Long was trusted by head coach Gong Oh-kyun to start Vietnam’s final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022  Group C tie against Malaysia on Wednesday and the midfielder repaid the faith in him by producing a player of the match performance.

Although Hai Long did not get on the scoresheet, he played a pivotal role in Vietnam’s 2-0 win which saw the 2018 runners-up finishing second behind Korea Republic to advance to the quarter-finals at Thailand’s expense.

Boosted by his performance, the 21-year-old is now hoping for more playing time as Vietnam look to extend their Uzbekistan 2022 adventure, with the Group D winners their opponents in the quarter-finals.

Group C: Korea Republic edge Thailand to finish top

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Group C: Korea Republic edge Thailand to finish top

Tashkent: Korea Republic edged Thailand 1-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 as the Group C winners.

The defending champions finished on seven points and will face the Group D runners-up in the quarter-finals while Thailand were eliminated with Vietnam advancing after their 2-0 win over Malaysia. 

Group C: Vietnam cruise past Malaysia to confirm knockout stage spot

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Group C: Vietnam cruise past Malaysia to confirm knockout stage spot

Tashkent: Vietnam booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 with a 2-0 win over Malaysia in their final Group C tie on Wednesday.

Vietnam finished second behind group winners Korea Republic, who ended Thailand's hopes with a 1-0 victory in the simultaneous kick-off.

Vietnam will face the Group D winners in the quarter-finals. 

Preview - Group D: Japan v Tajikistan

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group D: Japan v Tajikistan

Tashkent:  Head coach Go Oiwa is confident Japan will earn their spot in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-finals with a win against Tajikistan in their final Group D tie at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Thursday.

Japan are level on four points with Saudi Arabia but behind on goal difference and a win against already eliminated Tajikistan will seal their berth into the knockout stage.

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v UAE

Thu, 09 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v UAE

Tashkent: The stage is set for a thriller when Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates face off in their winner-takes-all AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D tie on Thursday. 

Saudi Arabia lead Group D on four points, ahead of Japan on goal difference, with UAE on one point.