Historic AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off with stunning opening ceremony

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Historic AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 kicks off with stunning opening ceremony

Tashkent: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 commemorated the first-ever edition to be held in Central Asia with a glittering opening ceremony on Wednesday as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) welcomed Asia’s top 16 sides at the Pakhtakor Stadium just minutes before the curtain raiser between the hosts, Uzbekistan and debutants Turkmenistan.

Adding greater significance to the historic night, the opener between the two regional rivals was managed under the expert supervision of AFC Head of Bidding and Evaluation, Competitions and Football Events Division Jessie Dai Shengying – the first female General Coordinator appointed to oversee a men’s tournament.

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Group A: Khoshimov penalty helps Uzbekistan defeat Turkmenistan

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Group A: Khoshimov penalty helps Uzbekistan defeat Turkmenistan

Tashkent: Uzbekistan needed a late penalty to defeat Turkmenistan 1-0 in Group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half, substitute Ulugbek Khoshimov gave Uzbekistan the vital three points after converting from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute.

Group A: Late drama forces IR Iran, Qatar to share points

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Group A: Late drama forces IR Iran, Qatar to share points

Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar settled for a 1-1 draw following late drama in Group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday.

Qatar looked to have sealed the points through Ahmed Al Ganehi’s 87th minute effort, only for Erfan Shahriari to salvage a point for Iran with his strike in stoppage time. 

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. 

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Vietnam

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Vietnam

Tashkent: It will be a clash of  Southeast Asian titans when Thailand and Vietnam open their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group C campaign on Thursday. 

On top of regional rivalry, the two teams met in the Hanoi SEA Games less than two weeks ago, with Vietnam edging Thailand 1-0 to clinch the gold medal. 

That result, however, will not linger in the minds of  Thailand with head coach Worrawoot Srimaka calling up a vastly different squad for Uzbekistan 2022.

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Malaysia

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Malaysia

Tashkent: Korea Republic will open the defence of their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ title when they face Malaysia in Group C at the Lokomotiv Stadium on Thursday.

The Taeguk Warriors showcased their attacking prowess in the qualifiers, scoring a high 14 goals and will square off against a Malaysia side who also advanced undefeated.

Hwang Sun-hong's side, however,  are aiming to become the first team to win the title twice, having defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final to lift the trophy in 2020.

AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Match Predictor launched

Tue, 31 May, 2022

AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Match Predictor launched

Tashkent: To kick off the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022, the AFC has today launched an Official Match Predictor on the-AFC.com for passionate fans in Asia and across the globe to engage with the competition, which is set for a thrilling campaign from June 1 to 19.

Fans can predict the outcome of all the 32 matches and accumulate points for their correct predictions. Additional bonus points are also on offer for those who invite their friends to join the game via social media.