Prolific winner Kapadze ready for next step

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Prolific winner Kapadze ready for next step

Tashkent: When Timur Kapadze leads Uzbekistan out for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 final on Sunday, he will have a wealth of experience to fall back on.

Extremely successful as a player, Kapadze's influence on the Uzbekistan squad cannot be denied as the former international has brought the best out of captain Jasurbek Jaloliddinov and his teammates over the course of the continental showpiece.

Never once during the tournament have Uzbekistan bowed their heads as they overcome tough odds to move within one match of becoming the first nation to lift the AFC U23 Asian Cup trophy twice and this is largely due to the spirit Kapadze has inculcated in the squad.

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Uzbekistan - Road to Final

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan - Road to Final

Tashkent: After a gruelling competition which kicked off on June 1, we have reached the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022.

Hosts Uzbekistan are on the verge of creating history as they are one match away from becoming the first side to win the coveted trophy twice, having emerged champions in 2018.

The-AFC.com reviews how Timur Kapadze's exciting side reached the final. 

Saudi Arabia - Road to Final

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Saudi Arabia - Road to Final

Tashkent: After a gruelling competition which kicked off on June 1, we have reached the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022.

Saudi Arabia are one match away from winning the coveted title for the first time after runners-up finishes in 2013 and 2020.

Join the-AFC.com as we retrace Saad Al Shehri's side's march into the final.

Uzbekistan 2022 Final: Facts & Stats

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan 2022 Final: Facts & Stats

Tashkent: The final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 will be contested between two of the most in-form teams in the competition.

Set to be played in a packed Bunyodkor Stadium, Saudi Arabia will be aiming to deny Uzbekistan glory before their fans.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some of the facts and stats leading up to the final. 

Jaloliddinov: Everything we are doing is for the fans

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Jaloliddinov: Everything we are doing is for the fans

Tashkent: As Uzbekistan moved one step closer to lifting the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 trophy, the sensational Jasurbek Jaloliddinov said their fans are the ultimate motivation for the team.

After scoring a sensational goal in the splendid 2-0 win over a formidable Japanese side in the semi-finals on Wednesday, Jaloliddinov paid tribute to the fans.

Al Ghamdi: Players determined to win title for head coach Al Shehri

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Al Ghamdi: Players determined to win title for head coach Al Shehri

Tashkent: Midfielder Hamed Al Ghamdi says Saudi Arabia are determined to win the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 title for head coach Saad Al Shehri.

Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya scored as Saudi Arabia defeated Australia 2-0 on Wednesday to seal their place in the final against Uzbekistan.

White Wolves determined to create history

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

White Wolves determined to create history

Tashkent: Head coach Timur Kapadze was beaming from ear to ear after Uzbekistan defeated Japan 2-0 to set up a date with Saudi Arabia in the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022. 

Uzbekistan were worthy winners as goals by Jasurbek Jaloliddinov and Husain Norchaev at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday took them within one match of becoming the first team to win the AFC U23 Asian Cup title for a second time.

Adaptability the key to Saudi Arabia’s success

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Adaptability the key to Saudi Arabia’s success

Tashkent: Head coach Al Shehri believes Saudi Arabia have found the key for success following their 2-0 win over Australia in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday.

Goals from Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya took Saudi Arabia within touching distance of winning the AFC U23 Asian Cup crown for the first time.

Impressively, Saudi Arabia won all their matches en route to reaching the final without conceding a goal and Al Shehri revealed that their success is due to their ability to adapt to different situations in matches.

Preview - Third Place Playoff: Japan v Australia

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022

Preview - Third Place Playoff: Japan v Australia

Tashkent: Japan and Australia will not be lacking motivation when they face-off in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Third Place Playoff on Saturday. 

Australia finished third in Thailand 2020, their best-ever finish in the tournament, and while head coach Trevor Morgan expects a tough fight from 2016 champions Japan, his aim is to equal their record of two years ago.