Group A: Turkmenistan stun IR Iran for historic win

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group A: Turkmenistan stun IR Iran for historic win

Bunyodkor: Turkmenistan came back from a goal down to register a historic 2-1 win over 10-man Islamic Republic of Iran in Group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Saturday. 

Turkmenistan’s Arzuvguly Sapargulyyev cancelled out Alireza Bavieh’s opener before Ahmet Teymur Charyyev scored the winner as the debutants bounced back from their opening day defeat against Uzbekistan to record their first ever victory in the tournament. 

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Group A: Uzbekistan storm past Qatar to book quarter-final spot

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group A: Uzbekistan storm past Qatar to book quarter-final spot

Pakhtakor: Uzbekistan were at their best as they defeated Qatar 6-0 to book their spot in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-finals on Saturday.

The 2018 champions produced a sizzling show before their adoring fans at the Pakhtakor Stadium as they advanced with a match to spare, as they added to the 1-0 win over Turkmenistan on Matchday One to assure themselves of top spot in Group A. 

Group B: Aburiziq strikes again to keep Jordan firmly in the race

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group B: Aburiziq strikes again to keep Jordan firmly in the race

Qarshi: Jordan edged a spirited Kuwait 1-0 for their first win in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Markaziy Stadium on Saturday.

For the second successive match, Mohammad Aburiziq came to their rescue in the second half to pick-up his second goal of the campaign but Jordan were made to sweat in the dying minutes when Bashar Aldiabat received a straight red five minutes from time.

Group B: Iraq, Australia play to a thrilling draw

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group B: Iraq, Australia play to a thrilling draw

Qarshi: A 10-man Australia held on for a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Iraq in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group B clash on Saturday. 

The Olyroos received an early red card but shocked their opponents when Alou Kuol scored arguably the goal of the tournament so far in injury time of the first half before Hasan Abdulkareem equalised. 

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v Korea Republic

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v Korea Republic

Tashkent: Korea Republic may have enjoyed a winning start to their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group C campaign but head coach Hwang Sun-hong does not want his players to rest on their laurels ahead of their clash against Vietnam on Sunday. 

The young Taeguk Warriors lead the standings after their emphatic 4-1 win over Malaysia on Thursday, with Thailand and Vietnam tied following their 2-2 draw. 

Preview - Group C: Malaysia v Thailand

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Malaysia v Thailand

Tashkent: Head coach Brad Maloney is confident Malaysia will bounce back from their opening day defeat with victory against Thailand when they clash in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group C tie on Sunday.

Malaysia suffered a 4-1 defeat to defending champions Korea Republic, while Thailand twice came back to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Vietnam in the group’s other fixture.

Al Yami: Focus secured Saudi Arabia impressive victory

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Al Yami: Focus secured Saudi Arabia impressive victory

Tashkent: Hamad Al Yami broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion to set the tone as Saudi Arabia defeated Tajikistan 5-0 in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Friday. 

The match was headed for a goalless first half but Al Yami stunned Tajikistan three minutes from the half-time whistle with an audacious backheel which led to the floodgates being opened in the second half.

The big win means Saudi Arabia lead the standings ahead of Japan, who defeated United Arab Emirates 2-1, with the two teams to face off on Monday. 

Oiwa pleased with Japan’s flexibility, UAE’s resolve impresses Silva

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Oiwa pleased with Japan’s flexibility, UAE’s resolve impresses Silva

Tashkent: Head coach Go Oiwa admitted Japan were a little nervous in the first half, but was satisfied with how his team adapted to tactical changes to clinch a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates in their opening AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022  Group D match on Friday.

UAE had the brighter start at the Pakhtakor Stadium, but Japan gradually took a hold on the match to open the scoring through Yuito Suzuki in the 61st minute, with Yaser Alblooshi equalising two minutes later. 

The West Asians then missed an opportunity to turn the tide from a penalty kick, with Mao Hosoya then heading home the winner in the 76th minute. 

Al Shehri has eyes fixed on Japan, Tajikistan's Khabibuloev acknowledges steep learning curve

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Al Shehri has eyes fixed on Japan, Tajikistan's Khabibuloev acknowledges steep learning curve

Tashkent: Head coach Saad Al Shehri is already plotting his tactics for the next game following Saudi Arabia's impressive 5-0 win over Tajikistan in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Friday.

After a nervous 10 minutes, Saudi Arabia dominated the game and took the lead before scoring four more goals to open their campaign on an emphatic note at the Lokomotiv Stadium.