S-final: Iraq defeat Japan on penalties to advance

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

S-final: Iraq defeat Japan on penalties to advance

Tashkent: Iraq reached the final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory against Japan after the two sides had played out a 2-2 draw over 120 minutes in their semi-final at JAR Stadium on Wednesday.

The four goals were spread across the four periods of play as Ali Jasim and Takatora Einaga exchanged efforts in either half of the 90 minutes, while Mohammed Jameel and Naoki Kumata came off the bench to score in the two halves of extra time respectively.

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Iraq's Jasim remains humble after his display impresses Togashi

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Iraq's Jasim remains humble after his display impresses Togashi

Tashkent: Iraq winger Ali Jasim remained humble even as his man-of-the-match display helped his team reach the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 final, beating Japan 5-3 on penalties after the two teams drew 2-2 over 120 minutes at JAR Stadium on Wednesday.

Jasim was a constant menace to the Japanese defence throughout the game, opening the scoring with a well-taken header after 12 minutes, then setting up Mohammed Jameel to sweep home Iraq’s second in the first half of extra time.
 
The two goals were cancelled out by Takatora Einaga and Naoki Kumata, allowing the Samurai Blue to force a penalty shootout that was eventually won by the Lions of Mesopotamia after Kodai Sano’s spot-kick was saved by goalkeeper Hussein Hassan.

S-final: Shootout win fires Uzbekistan past Korea Republic

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

S-final: Shootout win fires Uzbekistan past Korea Republic

Tashkent: Hosts Uzbekistan will face Iraq in Saturday’s final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 after Ravshan Khaydarov’s side claimed a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Korea Republic at Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday.

After 120 goalless minutes, Otabek Boymurodov saved penalties from Kang Seong-jin, Kang Sang-yoon and Kim Ji-soo to take Uzbekistan, who have never won the title, into the final for only the second time in their history.

The shoot-out win came at the end of a frustrating game for the hosts who, roared on by a capacity crowd at Bunyodkor Stadium, were unable to find a way through the well-drilled Korean defence until the lottery of spot-kicks determined the outcome.

Preview - Group A: Bahrain v Afghanistan; Thailand v Saudi Arabia

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group A: Bahrain v Afghanistan; Thailand v Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Bahrain, Afghanistan, Thailand and Saudi Arabia are primed and ready for Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 to begin on Thursday. 

Bahrain and Afghanistan will set the tournament into motion at the Jomtien Beach Arena, before hosts Thailand take on Saudi Arabia.

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Malaysia; UAE v Uzbekistan

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Malaysia; UAE v Uzbekistan

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan will tread warily in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Thursday, with all four sides admitting that there are no weak sides in the competition.

Iran face Malaysia in opening game at the Jomtien Beach Arena while United Arab Emirates meet Uzbekistan later in the day.

Thailand 2023 - Facts & Figures

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Thailand 2023 - Facts & Figures

Pattaya: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ makes a return after four years with Pattaya, Thailand to host the 2023 edition. 

Ahead of the action kicking off on Thursday, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the facts and figures of a highly exciting tournament. 

Hasegawa: Japan's 2011 champions made me dream of winning World Cup

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Hasegawa: Japan's 2011 champions made me dream of winning World Cup

Manchester: Yui Hasegawa has revealed that seeing Japan create history by lifting the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup instilled a burning desire in her to one day play in – and win – the tournament.

Having won numerous titles with Japan at both junior and senior level, Hasegawa achieved the first part of that dream by appearing in – and scoring at – the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France as she developed into an integral part of the Nadeshiko side after making her debut in 2017.