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.

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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. 

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.

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.