Oiwa: Japan players lived up to expectations

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Oiwa: Japan players lived up to expectations

Tashkent: Japan’s hard work paid off as they dethroned defending champions Korea Republic to book their spot in the AFC U23™ Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 semi-finals on Sunday.

Go Oiwa’s side produced their best form of the tournament to defeat their East Asian rivals 3-0 with the tactician hailing his players for rising to the occasion at the Pakhtakor Stadium.

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Saudi Arabia defeat Vietnam to seal last four date with Australia

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Saudi Arabia defeat Vietnam to seal last four date with Australia

Tashkent: Saudi Arabia advanced to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Vietnam on Sunday.

Moteb Al Harbi put Saudi Arabia ahead in the first half of their quarter-final tie at the Lokomotiv Stadium, with Firas Al Brikan sealing the win to set up an exciting semi-final clash with Australia.

Japan end Korea Republic’s reign to book semi-final ticket

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Japan end Korea Republic’s reign to book semi-final ticket

Tashkent: Japan produced their best performance of the tournament to defeat Korea Republic 3-0 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final on Sunday.

In a classic affair at the Pakhtakor Stadium, Japan richly deserved their victory against defending champions Korea Republic, with Go Oiwa's side to play hosts Uzbekistan in the semi-finals. 

Inter-Confederation Playoff - Preview: Australia v Peru

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Inter-Confederation Playoff - Preview: Australia v Peru

Doha: Australia head coach Graham Arnold believes the Socceroos are capable of surprising Peru when the two teams lock horns in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Inter-Confederation Playoff at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday.

The two sides were pitted together in Group C of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 and Peru emerged 2-0 winners thanks to a first-half volley from current Al Hilal SFC winger Andre Carrillo and iconic forward Paolo Guerrero, who misses out on the squad for Monday’s game through injury.

But Arnold, who took over the Socceroos job from Bert van Marwijk after the Peru defeat which ended their FIFA World Cup campaign at the group stage, believes his charges are now a more youthful and technically capable side than four years earlier.

Jordan's Hamad praises ASEAN football progress after hard-fought Indonesia tie

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Jordan's Hamad praises ASEAN football progress after hard-fought Indonesia tie

Kuwait City: Jordan head coach Adnan Hamad praised the progress of ASEAN football after his side laboured to a 1-0 victory against Indonesia on Matchday Two of the AFC Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers Final Round Group A on Saturday.

Yazan Al Naimat’s close-range finish was the difference at the final whistle in Jaber Al Ahmad Stadium with Indonesia having defended resiliently to keep their opponents at bay before their defences were penetrated five minutes into the second half.

Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan promise to give it all in showdown

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan promise to give it all in showdown

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan will leave no stone unturned ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Matchday Three clash after both registered their second successive wins in Group F on Saturday.

Tajikistan defeated Singapore 1-0 to lead the standings on goal difference with Kyrgyz Republic beating Myanmar 2-0.

Thailand’s Polking relishing Uzbekistan test after Sri Lanka victory

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Thailand’s Polking relishing Uzbekistan test after Sri Lanka victory

Namangan: Thailand and Uzbekistan are braced for a final day showdown after registering their second consecutive victories in their AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaigns on Saturday.

Thailand defeated Sri Lanka 2-0, while hosts Uzbekistan flexed their muscles, firing four unanswered goals past Maldives at the Markaziy Stadium. 

With six points from two matches, the teams will battle for top spot on Matchday Three.

‘We’re still alive’, insists Dooley after late Philippines drama

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

‘We’re still alive’, insists Dooley after late Philippines drama

Ulaanbaatar: Philippines head coach Thomas Dooley has said his side are still alive in the battle for AFC Asian Cup 2023™ qualification after the Azkals secured a last-gasp 1-0 win over Mongolia at MFF Stadium on Saturday.

Having played out a scoreless draw in their opening game against Yemen on Wednesday, the Southeast Asians looked to be heading towards the same result against the Mongolians after Patrick Reichelt saw his 77th-minute penalty saved by Munkh-Erdene Enkhtaivan, only for debutant Gerrit Holtmann to score a 93rd-minute winner and seal the win for Philippines.

The victory moved Philippines to four points from two games and leaves them in second place in Group B ahead of their final game against table-toppers Palestine – who beat Yemen 5-0 – on Tuesday, when a win would see Dooley’s team advance to the continental competition as group winners.