Uzbekistan edge Iraq on penalties to seal last four berth

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Uzbekistan edge Iraq on penalties to seal last four berth

Tashkent: Uzbekistan advanced to the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 after defeating Iraq 3-2 on penalties with the pulsating last eight tie having ended 2-2 after extra-time on Saturday.

Uzbekistan proved to be the more composed side in the shootout, advancing to their third consecutive semi-finals despite having played for more than 105 minutes with 10 men. They will play either Japan or Korea Republic in the last four. 

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Australia end Turkmenistan's run to book semi-final spot

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Australia end Turkmenistan's run to book semi-final spot

Tashkent: Australia advanced to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 semi-finals with a 1-0 win over a valiant Turkmenistan on Saturday. 

After a goalless first half at the Bunyodkor Stadium, Australia sealed victory through an own goal by Oraz Orazov in the 74th minute with the Olyroos to face either Saudi Arabia or Vietnam, in the semi-finals. 

Quarter-final Preview: Korea Republic v Japan

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Quarter-final Preview: Korea Republic v Japan

Tashkent: Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong and his Japan counterpart Go Oiwa expect a classic when their teams face off in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Sunday.

Matches between the regional rivals - at all age-group levels - are always fiercely competitive and both coaches expect their players to deliver in their respective bids to become the first team to win the title a second time.

Korea Republic are the defending champions while Japan lifted the title in 2016.

Quarter-final Preview: Saudi Arabia v Vietnam

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Quarter-final Preview: Saudi Arabia v Vietnam

Tashkent: Head coach Gong Oh-kyun is confident Vietnam will more than match Saudi Arabia in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final at the Lokomotiv Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams are vying to win their maiden AFC U23 Asian Cup title with Vietnam having finished runners-up in 2018, while Saudi Arabia came second in 2013 and 2020. 

While Gong is aware that Vietnam will face a stern test against a Saudi Arabian side who impressed in the group stage, he is confident his charges will come out on top.

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round - MD2 Results & Reports

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round - MD2 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Two of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round concluded on Saturday with several teams edging closer to a place in the Continental showpiece.

The hopes of some teams, however, were dashed following second successive defeats but the majority of the 24 sides are still very much in the race for the 11 available spots.

That sets the stage for a thrilling Matchday Three on Tuesday so stay updated on the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round through the-AFC.com.

Inter-Continental Playoff: 4 Memorable Matches

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Inter-Continental Playoff: 4 Memorable Matches

Kuala Lumpur: With Australia and Peru set to face off in the AFC–CONMEBOL Playoff on Monday, we recall some of the greatest games when the continents have clashed with FIFA World Cup™ qualification on the line.

From a Melbourne Miracle to Irish heartbreak for Islamic Republic of Iran, the ending of Bahrain’s fairy tale run and a captain leading by example for Australia, the-AFC.com looks back at four unforgettable Inter-Continental Playoffs.