Final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Final - Preview: Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia

Taif: A confident Uzbekistan will be fearless when they face Saudi Arabia in the final of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 on Sunday.

Head coach Islombek Ismoilov has guided his team through an impressive run, winning all five matches en route to the final and with his players fit and firing, will look to cap off the campaign with another victory.

The two sides met in the group stage, with Uzbekistan winning 3-0, but Ismoilov is unwilling to put too much weight on that ahead of their second meeting at King Fahd Sports City Stadium.

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Fearless Sodikov ready to deliver for Uzbekistan

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Fearless Sodikov ready to deliver for Uzbekistan

Taif: Uzbekistan are one win away from glory and Sayfiddin Sodikov believes he is ready to guide his team to the finishing line when they face Saudi Arabia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 final on Sunday.

Sodikov has been a steady presence in Uzbekistan’s midfield, balancing defensive discipline with attacking intent. 

Al Dosari primed to be Saudi Arabia’s lucky charm

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Al Dosari primed to be Saudi Arabia’s lucky charm

Taif: Defender Yazeed Al Dosari could just be the x-factor for Saudi Arabia when they take on Uzbekistan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 final on Sunday.

Al Dosari has been an ever-present in Saudi Arabia’s magnificent run to the final, missing only the 3-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in their Group A tie.

Know Your Coach - Mario da Silva (Saudi Arabia)

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Know Your Coach - Mario da Silva (Saudi Arabia)

Taif: Mario da Silva’s pragmatic approach has been one of the key drivers for Saudi Arabia at the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 as the two-time champions remain in the hunt for their first title since 1988.

The Brazilian has navigated his team past former champions Japan and Korea Republic in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively, displaying adaptability that has brought success.

Know Your Coach - Islombek Ismoilov (Uzbekistan)

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Know Your Coach - Islombek Ismoilov (Uzbekistan)

Taif: Islombek Ismoilov has the dream job of keeping a supremely talented squad happy as his red-hot Uzbekistan side looks to add the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 title to their 2012 win.

Uzbekistan have been simply irresistible, winning all their matches in regulation time - scoring 15 goals - and head coach Ismoilov have the tough task of ensuring everyone gets their time on the pitch.

#AFCU17 - Road to Final: Saudi Arabia

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Road to Final: Saudi Arabia

Taif: Backed by passionate home support, Saudi Arabia have made it to the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ final with sheer determination and nerves of steel. 

Two back-to-back penalty shootout wins speak volumes of the character of the hosts' squad.

#AFCU17 - Road to Final: Uzbekistan

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

#AFCU17 - Road to Final: Uzbekistan

Taif:  Uzbekistan’s finest have marched through the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 with purpose and precision.

From day one, Uzbekistan have looked like title contenders and now they stand just one win away from being crowned kings of Asia once again.

The-AFC.com retraces the young White Wolves' journey so far.

Ismoilov praises Uzbekistan’s focused display

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Ismoilov praises Uzbekistan’s focused display

Taif: Uzbekistan head coach Islombek Ismoilov hailed his players’ performance after they comprehensively beat DPR Korea 3-0 to book an AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 final showdown against Saudi Arabia.

The young White Wolves were completely in control of the semi-final clash against their opponents who were reduced to 10-man in the first half at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

Thorough preparation pays off for Saudi Arabia’s Al Otaibi

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Thorough preparation pays off for Saudi Arabia’s Al Otaibi

Taif: For the second match running, goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al Otaibi performed heroics for Saudi Arabia in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 as his nation booked their place in Sunday’s title showdown.

Having already saved one spot-kick in the 3-2 shootout win against Japan in the quarter-finals, Al Otaibi proved himself to be a penalty expert after he saved from 12 yards against Korea Republic in their semi-final on Thursday.

Al Otaibi denied Jeong Hyeon-ung and Kim Do-yeon, with Korea Republic also missing through Kim Min-chan’s off-target effort as Saudi Arabia sealed a 3-1 victory with the custodian putting it down to good preparatory work.

Uzbekistan close in on glory after dominant win

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Uzbekistan close in on glory after dominant win

Taif: Uzbekistan stormed into the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025  final after an impressive 3-0 victory against 10-man DPR Korea at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium on Thursday.

The young White Wolves - seeking a second title since 2012 - will face Saudi Arabia in Sunday’s final, with the hosts having beaten Korea Republic 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. 

Saudi Arabia edge Korea Republic on penalties to book title shot

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Saudi Arabia edge Korea Republic on penalties to book title shot

Taif: Saudi Arabia came back from the cusp of defeat to beat Korea Republic 3-1 on penalties on Thursday to reach the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 final.

Abu Baker Saeed’s equaliser in stoppage time took the semi-final into a penalty shoot-out, with the match having ended 1-1.

Goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al Otaibi emerged the hero after saving attempts from Jeong Hyeon-ung and Kim Do-yeon in the shootout.