Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Thailand

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Korea Republic v Thailand

Tashkent: It will be a battle for top spot in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 when Korea Republic and Thailand clash at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Wednesday. 

Both teams are on four points after recording a win and draw against Malaysia and Vietnam respectively. 

A draw will see both teams through if Vietnam - on two points - fail to beat Malaysia in the simultaneous kick-off.

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Preview - Group C: Vietnam v Malaysia

Wed, 08 Jun, 2022

Preview - Group C: Vietnam v Malaysia

Tashkent: Head coach Gong Oh-kyun is confident Vietnam will beat Malaysia in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group C fixture on Wednesday to seal qualification to the knockout stage.

A fatigued Vietnam ended Korea Republic’s seven-game winning streak stretching back to their 2020 campaign after holding the defending champions to a 1-1 draw on Matchday Two to move to two points, with the Koreans and Thailand on four each. 

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.

Silva hails UAE fighting spirit in win over Tajikistan

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Silva hails UAE fighting spirit in win over Tajikistan

Tashkent: Head coach Denis Silva praised his United Arab Emirates team for giving their all to overcome internal issues and secure a crucial victory over Tajikistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Group D tie on Monday. 

A goal in each half revived UAE’s knockout stage hopes as they sit third on three points, one behind Saudi Arabia and Japan. 

Silva said his side was faced with illness that had affected their preparations, and while some of his players were still not fully recovered, they powered through against a steely Tajikistan. 

Preview - Asian Playoff: United Arab Emirates v Australia

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Preview - Asian Playoff: United Arab Emirates v Australia

Al Rayyan: UAE head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena and his Australian counterpart Graham Arnold have declared their respective sides fully ready for Tuesday’s showdown in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Playoff at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

The two teams are battling for the right to face Peru in six days’ time, having finished third in their respective groups in the earlier round, with the UAE collecting 12 points to finish behind IR Iran and Korea Republic who advanced directly to Qatar 2022 from Group A while the Socceroos’ 15 points put them a point ahead of Oman and behind qualified duo Saudi Arabia and Japan in Group B.

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.