Preview - Group A: Qatar v Turkmenistan

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Turkmenistan

Tashkent: Head coach Nicolas Cordova is confident Qatar can turn around their fortunes when they face Turkmenistan in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group A fixture on Tuesday.

Qatar have their work cut out for them after conceding six goals to Uzbekistan on Matchday Two and will face a resurgent Turkmenistan side, who came from a goal down to edge Islamic Republic of Iran 2-1.

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Worrawoot credits Thailand unity for classy display against Malaysia

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Worrawoot credits Thailand unity for classy display against Malaysia

Tashkent: Worrawoot Srimaka hailed his Thailand team for producing a polished display in their 3-0 defeat of Malaysia in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Sunday.

Victory at the Bunyodkor Stadium put Thailand firmly in the running for a quarter-final berth as they head into their final game against Korea Republic, level on four points.

Malaysia, meanwhile, have been eliminated, having lost both their games and will play for pride when they take on Vietnam, who are still in contention for a place in the knockout round.

Vietnam’s Gong, Korea Republic’s Hwang satisfied after fighting draw

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Vietnam’s Gong, Korea Republic’s Hwang satisfied after fighting draw

Tashkent: Head coach Gong Oh-kyun was proud of Vietnam for rising up to challenge against AFC U23 Asian Cup™ defending champions Korea Republic, but was disappointed not to have taken full advantage against the 10-man side. 

Substitute Cho Young-wook scored his third goal of the tournament in the 63rd minute to hand Korea Republic the lead, who were then reduced to 10 men when Lee Jin-yong was sent off 15 minutes later with Vu Tien Long’s impressive strike in the 83rd sealing a point for Vietnam. 

Suphanat focused on team, not self glory

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Suphanat focused on team, not self glory

Tashkent: Suphanat Muenta’s two goals led Thailand to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Malaysia on Sunday, elevating him to the top of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 goal scoring charts.  

After scoring a 90th minute equaliser in the Group C opener against Vietnam, Suphanat carried his stellar form into Matchday Two against Malaysia and his brace at the Budyodkor Stadium means he is on par with Korea Republic’s Cho Young-wook.

Thrilling Road to AFC Asian Cup 2023™ set for classic battles

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Thrilling Road to AFC Asian Cup 2023™ set for classic battles

Kuala Lumpur: After three years of riveting drama and excitement, the race to the upcoming edition of the AFC Asian Cup™ will reach its decisive stage on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, as Asia’s 24 remaining contenders begin their quest to secure the final 11 spots at the Continent’s pinnacle national team stage. 

Raising the stakes, the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round will see fierce battles and old rivalries restored across six centralised venues – Kuwait (Group A), Mongolia (Group B), Uzbekistan (Group C), India (Group D), Malaysia (Group E) and Kyrgyz Republic (Group F) where Asia’s hopefuls will battle across three Matchdays on June 8, 11 and 14. 

Colombia defeat Saudi Arabia in friendly

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Colombia defeat Saudi Arabia in friendly

Murcia: Saudi Arabia kicked off their preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in an international friendly at the Enrique Roca de Murcia Stadium on Sunday.

The Green Falcons, who arrived in Spain last Tuesday for a preparatory camp which will last until next Thursday, travelled without their French head coach Herve Renard who fell ill.