Stalemate leaves Japan's Oiwa, Saudi Arabia's Al Shehri with mixed feelings

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Stalemate leaves Japan's Oiwa, Saudi Arabia's Al Shehri with mixed feelings

Tashkent: The head coaches of Japan and Saudi Arabia rued their respective sides' missed chances following their 0-0 draw in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Monday.

Japan were the better side in the first half while Saudi Arabia closed strongly after the East Asian side were reduced to 10 men following Shota Fujio's sending off in the 79th minute.

The result leaves the teams tied on four points with Saudi Arabia facing a crucial tie against United Arab Emirates on Matchday Three, while Japan meet already eliminated Tajikistan.

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Group D: Japan, Saudi Arabia settle for entertaining draw

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Group D: Japan, Saudi Arabia settle for entertaining draw

Tashkent: Japan and Saudi Arabia played to a thrilling 0-0 stalemate in Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Monday.

Japan, who ended the match with 10 men following Shota Fujio's sending off in the 79th minute, had the better chances at the start with Saudi Arabia finishing strongly but neither side could find the finishing touch at the Pakhtakor Stadium.

Group D: UAE defeat Tajikistan to get back on track

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Group D: UAE defeat Tajikistan to get back on track

Tashkent: United Arab Emirates breathed life into their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D campaign after beating Tajikistan 2-0 on Monday. 

Abdelaziz Mohamed opened the scoring with his 12th minute strike, with the UAE weathering a Tajikistan fightback in the second half before substitute Mansoor Saeed converted a penalty in the 78th minute to seal the points. 

The win means UAE will advance to the knockout stage if they defeat Saudi Arabia in their final match while Tajikistan will play for pride against 2016 champions Japan, who are also still in the running for the quarter-finals.

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v IR Iran

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group A: Uzbekistan v IR Iran

Qarshi: Uzbekistan head coach Timur Kapadze wants to close out their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Group A campaign with a perfect record when they face Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday.

The hosts opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Turkmenistan, followed by a 6-0 masterclass against Qatar to see them through to the knockout stage with pole position secured. 

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.

Preview - Group B: Australia v Jordan

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group B: Australia v Jordan

Qarshi: Forward Mohammad Aburiziq is hoping to continue his red-hot form when Jordan take on Australia in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Lokomotiv Stadium on Tuesday where the victors will be assured a place in the quarter-finals.

Australia and Jordan are currently tied on four points in a super-tight Group B while Iraq, who are on one point, need nothing less than a win against Kuwait to stand any chance of advancing to the next stage.

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Tashkent: Iraq’s fate in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 will come down to the wire against Kuwait with a quarter-final ticket at stake at the Markaziy Stadium on Tuesday. 

Considering the super-tight Group B, the 2013 champions need to win by at least two clear goals to seal their knockout stage berth.