Australia sound early warning, Kuwait determined to bounce back

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Australia sound early warning, Kuwait determined to bounce back

Qarshi: Australia head coach Trevor Morgan has urged his side to fulfill their potential and build on the convincing 2-0 victory against Kuwait which propelled them to the top of Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday. 

The Olyroos dominated proceedings with goals in each half by Louis D’Arrigo and player of the match Jay Rich-Baghuelou, who also marshalled the backline to a clean sheet.

With the win, Australia secured three crucial points which set them on the path to improve their third-place result in the 2020 showpiece in Thailand. 

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Group B: Classy Australia breeze past Kuwait

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Group B: Classy Australia breeze past Kuwait

Qarshi: Australia secured their first win in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022, defeating Kuwait 2-0 in Group B at the Markaziy Stadium on Wednesday.

Louis D’Arrigo opened his scoring account with a sensational strike in the first half before Jay Rich-Baghuelou confirmed the three points for Trevor Morgan’s side against a Kuwait who struggled with the pace and fluid passing of their opponents.

Group B: Jordan, Iraq play to a thrilling stalemate

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Group B: Jordan, Iraq play to a thrilling stalemate

Qarshi: Jordan and Iraq played to an entertaining 1-1 draw in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Markaziy Stadium on Wednesday.

Ahmad Hayel Ibrahim’s Jordan side broke the deadlock in the second half through a Mohammad Aburiziq header but Iraq fought back with a well-worked goal by captain Wakaa Ramadhan as both teams shared a point. 

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group A

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group A

Kuwait City: Three sides that competed in Group B of the previous round, find themselves pitted together again in Group A of the third and final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers which get underway on June 8 in the Kuwaiti capital.

Group hosts Kuwait had played alongside Jordan and Nepal in the earlier round, while the trio will be joined by Indonesia for the three matchdays with the winners as well best five runners-up from the six groups, advancing to the Finals.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the four sides ahead of the action kicking off.  

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group B

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers - Know Your Teams: Group B

Ulaanbaatar: Three of the four teams drawn to face one another in Group B of the final round of 2023 Qualifiers appeared at the most recent edition of the AFC Asian Cup™, so something will have to give when they face off against one another in Ulaanbaatar.

Palestine, the Philippines and Yemen played in the United Arab Emirates in 2019 and all three have made strides forward since, ensuring the battle for the one automatic spot at next year’s tournament will be keenly contested. Hosts Mongolia will be buoyed by home field advantage and should not be written off.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the four teams.