Turkmenistan’s Agamyradov hails players, IR Iran’s Mahdavikia left disappointed

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Turkmenistan’s Agamyradov hails players, IR Iran’s Mahdavikia left disappointed

Tashkent: Ahmet Agamyradov was all smiles after Turkmenistan stunned Islamic Republic of Iran 2-1 in Group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Saturday. 

Turkmenistan fell behind to Alireza Bavieh’s opener but Agamyradov’s men struck back from the penalty spot through Arzuvguly Sapargulyyev to level the tie going into the break before Teymur Charyyev came off the bench to seal the vital three points.

Turkmenistan are second in Group A, three points behind leaders Uzbekistan while Iran and Qatar are on one point.

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‘Ice-Kuol’ Aussie relishes wonder goal, Iraq lament goal-shy outing

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

‘Ice-Kuol’ Aussie relishes wonder goal, Iraq lament goal-shy outing

Qarshi: Forward Alou Kuol rated his ‘scorpion goal’ against Iraq as one of his best, and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial moment with Australia down to 10 men in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group B encounter on Saturday.

The lanky player, who plays for Germany’s SV Sandhausen, was running towards Joshua Rawlin’s cross but as the ball’s path was slightly behind him, Kuol acrobatically connected with his back heel to put his team ahead before the break. 

Saleh leads new UAE generation looking to overcome vital Australia Playoff

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Saleh leads new UAE generation looking to overcome vital Australia Playoff

Doha: Mercurial winger Ali Saleh leads a generational shift at the United Arab Emirates national team as they prepare to take on Australia in the AFC Asian Qualifiers Road to Qatar Playoff on Tuesday.

It is difficult to believe Saleh is still eligible to represent the UAE at the ongoing AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 given how long he has been kicking around. The winger made his first team debut at his hometown club Al Wasl at 15, and by the age of 19 he had become a full international, underlining the potential seen in him by various coaches from an early age.

Group A: Turkmenistan stun IR Iran for historic win

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group A: Turkmenistan stun IR Iran for historic win

Bunyodkor: Turkmenistan came back from a goal down to register a historic 2-1 win over 10-man Islamic Republic of Iran in Group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 on Saturday. 

Turkmenistan’s Arzuvguly Sapargulyyev cancelled out Alireza Bavieh’s opener before Ahmet Teymur Charyyev scored the winner as the debutants bounced back from their opening day defeat against Uzbekistan to record their first ever victory in the tournament. 

Group A: Uzbekistan storm past Qatar to book quarter-final spot

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group A: Uzbekistan storm past Qatar to book quarter-final spot

Pakhtakor: Uzbekistan were at their best as they defeated Qatar 6-0 to book their spot in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-finals on Saturday.

The 2018 champions produced a sizzling show before their adoring fans at the Pakhtakor Stadium as they advanced with a match to spare, as they added to the 1-0 win over Turkmenistan on Matchday One to assure themselves of top spot in Group A. 

Group B: Aburiziq strikes again to keep Jordan firmly in the race

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group B: Aburiziq strikes again to keep Jordan firmly in the race

Qarshi: Jordan edged a spirited Kuwait 1-0 for their first win in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 at the Markaziy Stadium on Saturday.

For the second successive match, Mohammad Aburiziq came to their rescue in the second half to pick-up his second goal of the campaign but Jordan were made to sweat in the dying minutes when Bashar Aldiabat received a straight red five minutes from time.

Group B: Iraq, Australia play to a thrilling draw

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Group B: Iraq, Australia play to a thrilling draw

Qarshi: A 10-man Australia held on for a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Iraq in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group B clash on Saturday. 

The Olyroos received an early red card but shocked their opponents when Alou Kuol scored arguably the goal of the tournament so far in injury time of the first half before Hasan Abdulkareem equalised.