Homework pays off for Kapadze

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Homework pays off for Kapadze

Tashkent: Uzbekistan's thorough analysis of Japan led to their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 semi-final victory on Wednesday, said head coach Timur Kapadze.

After a tight first half at the Bunyodkor Stadium, the hosts turned on the power and were rewarded with goals by Jasurbek Jaloliddin and Husain Norchaev to advance to their second AFC U23 Asian Cup final, having lifted the title in 2018.

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Jaloliddinov, Norchaev strikes take Uzbekistan into decider

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Jaloliddinov, Norchaev strikes take Uzbekistan into decider

Tashkent: Second half goals from Jasurbek Jaloliddinov and Husain Norchaev secured Uzbekistan a 2-0 win over Japan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 semi-final on Wednesday.

The victory means 2018 champions Uzbekistan - who will play Saudi Arabia in the final - are one match away from becoming the first team to win the AFC U23 Asian Cup twice.

Al Shehri lauds players for sticking to the plan

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Al Shehri lauds players for sticking to the plan

Tashkent: Saad Al Shehri thanked his players for their focus, determination and - more importantly - sticking to the game plan after Saudi Arabia cruised into the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 final on Wednesday.

The two-time runners-up were never really troubled by Australia in their last four tie at the Pakhtakor Stadium as goals by Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya took them within one match of lifting the title for the first time.

Saudi Arabia turn on the style against Australia to book final ticket

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Saudi Arabia turn on the style against Australia to book final ticket

Tashkent: Saudi Arabia defeated 10-men Australia 2-0 in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday as Saad Al Shehri’s side moved within one match of lifting the title for the first time.

Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya scored for Saudi Arabia at the Pakhtakor Stadium, setting up a final showdown with the winners of the Uzbekistan and Japan semi-final.