AFC U23 Asian Cup - Latest News

Saudi Arabia defeat Qatar for title

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Saudi Arabia defeat Qatar for title

Jeddah: AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 champions Saudi Arabia added more silverware to their trophy cabinet with a 3-1 win over Qatar in the WAFF U23 Championship final on Tuesday.

The Saudis beat Uzbekistan 2-0 for the AFC U23 Asian Cup title last June.

AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ technical report now available

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ technical report now available

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022™ technical report, now available on the-AFC.com, provides an in-depth analysis and delves into the technical perspective on the 16 participating teams. 

Read how the tenacious Saudi Arabia head coach Saad Al-Shehri turned the script into a memorable campaign after guiding his side from losing in the final in the last edition to securing their first title in dominant fashion.  

Elavarasan appointed Malaysia U23 head coach

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

Elavarasan appointed Malaysia U23 head coach

Kuala Lumpur: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) named E. Elavarasan as the head coach of the U23 side on Thursday. 

The 60-year-old tactician replaces Australian coach Brad Maloney, and will be assisted by Spanish coach Juan Torres Garrido. 

AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 most engaging ever

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 most engaging ever

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 reached new milestones in engaging and exciting the world’s most diverse Continent, as underlined in the AFC’s Vision and Mission, with the AFC’s social media channels witnessing staggering impressions of nearly 340 million – an increase of 193.8% from the fourth edition in Thailand two years ago.

Asia’s top 16 teams competed for 19 days across 32 matches in the cities of Tashkent and Qarshi, with Saudi Arabia eventually becoming the fifth team in as many editions to clinch the coveted crown after the West Asians defeated hosts Uzbekistan 2-0 in a captivating decider.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_i_moments.html

Uzbekistan 2022 In Numbers

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022 In Numbers

Tashkent: The curtains came down on the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Sunday with Saudi Arabia defeating the hosts 2-0 in the final. 

It was a tournament that had everything as the Continent's finest young talent pitted their skills against each other. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting stats from the fifth edition of the continental showpiece.

AFC President congratulates Saudi Arabia on securing first-ever AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

AFC President congratulates Saudi Arabia on securing first-ever AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title

Tashkent: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Saudi Arabia for winning their maiden AFC U23 Asian Cup™ crown after the Green Falcons defeated hosts Uzbekistan 2-0 in an enthralling final at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Sunday.

Runners-up in 2013 and 2020, Saudi Arabia finally clinched the coveted title with Ahmed Alghamdi and Firas Albrikan finding the back of the net in the final as the Green Falcons kept an impressive flawless defensive record throughout the tournament.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_tournament_review.html

Al Shehri: Saudi Arabia deserve to be champions as we were the best team

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Al Shehri: Saudi Arabia deserve to be champions as we were the best team

Tashkent: Head coach Saad Al Shehri was in a joyous mood after leading Saudi Arabia to their first-ever AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title, saying the victory was just the beginning of a successful journey for his players.

The young Green Falcons displayed great determination to overcome an Uzbekistan side that had the support of over 30,000 fans at the Bunyodkor Stadium, with Ahmed Al Ghamdi breaking the deadlock in the 48th minute, before Firas Albrikan sealed the 2-0 victory over the hosts. 

Uzbekistan will come back stronger, vows Kapadze

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan will come back stronger, vows Kapadze

Tashkent: Uzbekistan were denied a second AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title after losing to Saudi Arabia in the 2022 final on Sunday, but head coach Timur Kapadze was proud of his players for giving their all. 

After a slow start to the match at the Bunyodkor Stadium, Saudi Arabia came out stronger in the second half with Ahmed Alghamdi and Firas Albrikan scoring with the hosts unable to penetrate a defence that ended the tournament without conceding even once. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_-_final_|_uzbekistan_0_-_2_saudi_arabia.html

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