Khaydarov: Perfect plan led to Uzbekistan realising World Cup dream
Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov hailed his side’s qualification for the FIFA U20 World Cup Indonesia 2023 as a “dream come true” after handing Australia a penalty shootout defeat at Bunyodkor on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023.
Q-final: Penalty shootout win takes Uzbekistan through
Tashkent: Uzbekistan booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Australia at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday with Ravshan Khaydarov’s side also securing a spot at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia later in the year.
Tashkent: Iraq became the first team to book their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 semi-finals with a late 1-0 victory against Islamic Republic of Iran at JAR Stadium on Saturday.
Fellow university alumnus Mitoma inspires Suwama, Abu Taha welcomes Kalbouneh boost
Tashkent: Japan defender Kosei Suwama cited Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Kaoru Mitoma as an inspirational figure as he looks to help Japan reach the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 semi-finals when the Samurai Blue take on Jordan on Sunday.
Tashkent: China PR defender Yang Minjie believes he and his teammates will go into their quarter-final clash with Korea Republic at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 with the freedom to perform having already exceeded expectations by progressing beyond the group phase.