Oiwa: We came here to be champions, not for exposure

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Oiwa: We came here to be champions, not for exposure

Tashkent: A dejected Go Oiwa did not hesitate to admit that his plans went wrong as Japan crashed in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Wednesday. 

The Japanese head coach did not mince his words after the 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan, saying his team had come to Uzbekistan 2022 to win the title and not for exposure ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Australia will improve to win title, vows Morgan

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Australia will improve to win title, vows Morgan

Tashkent: Trevor Morgan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Australia fell to a 2-0 defeat against Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 semi-finals on Wednesday.

The Olyroos went into the last four tie at the Pakhtakor Stadium aiming to make the final for the first time but had to concede defeat to Saudi Arabia, who scored through Hussain Al Eisa and Ayman Yahya to seal a second successive appearance in the decider.

Making things worse for Australia was Jay Rich-Baghuelo’s sending off in the 39th minute, with Saudi Arabia leading 1-0 at that stage.  

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.

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.