Doha, Qatar: It will be a clash of titans at the Khalifa International Stadium when Uzbekistan play Saudi Arabia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-finals on Friday.
“We are really happy to reach the knockout stage, and this will be a really important match for both teams,” said Kapadze. “Of course our opponents are a strong team. We’ve already analysed their strengths and weaknesses, and we’ve got our own strategy to overcome them.
Saudi Arabia, after a surprise 2-1 loss to Iraq, finished second in Group C, but head coach Saad Al Shehri is focused on leveraging his team’s extensive experience against Uzbekistan.
“We have a good number of players who participated in the previous edition present with us, they have enough experience,” said Al Shehri. “We also have players who played with the senior team in the AFC Asian Cup™ and FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. All the requirements of the Saudi Arabia team are there for us to keep moving forward."
Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the venue!
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FULL TIME
FULL TIME
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⏱️ 120+17'
Uzbekistan wins against 10-man Saudi Arabia in the knockout round and qualifies for the semi finals
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90+15' Attempt missed. Rayan Hamed (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Saleh Abu Al Shamat with a cross following a corner.
90+14' Attempt blocked. Saleh Abu Al Shamat (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marwan Al Sahafi.
90+12' Attempt blocked. Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev (Uzbekistan U23) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90+11' Attempt missed. Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan U23) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right. Assisted by Umarali Rahmonaliyev following a fast break.
90+10' Attempt saved. Hojimat Erkinov (Uzbekistan U23) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
90+8' Foul by Ulug'bek Khoshimov (Uzbekistan U23).
90+4' Zakaria Hawsawi (Saudi Arabia U23) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90' Attempt blocked. Saleh Abu Al Shamat (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
88' Delay in match because of an injury Eid Al Muwallad (Saudi Arabia U23).
87' Attempt missed. Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev (Uzbekistan U23) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
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IN VIDEO: Watch Uzbekistan's second goal!
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منتخب أوزبكستان تقدم 2 - 0 على السعودية في الدقيقة 84.. كأس آسيا تحت 23 عاما#أوزبكستان_السعودية || #هَيّا_آسيا || #قنوات_الكاس || #AFCU23AsianCup pic.twitter.com/JEojhsh0E7
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84' GOAL! Uzbekistan raises chances of qualifying with a second goal!
GOAL | ???????? Uzbekistan 2️⃣-0️⃣ Saudi Arabia ????????
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Uzbekistan capitalise on the advantage of having an extra player by extending the gap through Umarali Rahmonaliyev!
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84' Goal! Uzbekistan U23 2, Saudi Arabia U23 0. Umarali Rahmonaliyev (Uzbekistan U23) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
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82' Substitution, Saudi Arabia U23. Saleh Abu Al Shamat replaces Abdullah Radif.
81' Substitution, Saudi Arabia U23. Ziyad Al Johani replaces Faisal Al Ghamdi.
81' Substitution, Saudi Arabia U23. Marwan Al Sahafi replaces Mohammed Abu Al Shamat.
80' Attempt missed. Ahmed Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Haitham Asiri with a headed pass.
80' Substitution, Uzbekistan U23. Alisher Odilov replaces Husain Norchaev because of an injury.
79' Substitution, Uzbekistan U23. Umarali Rahmonaliyev replaces Diyor Holmatov.
78' Delay in match because of an injury Husain Norchaev (Uzbekistan U23).
71' Delay in match because of an injury Abdurauf Bo'riyev (Uzbekistan U23).
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70' RED CARD!
???? RED | Saudi Arabia ????????
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The reigning champions are now down to 10-man after Aiman Yahya is sent off following his second yellow card!
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70' Second yellow card to Aiman Yahya (Saudi Arabia U23) for a bad foul.
69' Hojimat Erkinov (Uzbekistan U23) is shown the yellow card.
67' Substitution, Uzbekistan U23. Hojimat Erkinov replaces Jasurbek Jaloliddinov.
61' Substitution, Uzbekistan U23. Ulug'bek Khoshimov replaces Ruslanbek Jiyanov because of an injury.
58' Delay in match because of an injury Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev (Uzbekistan U23).
58' Delay in match because of an injury Aiman Yahya (Saudi Arabia U23).
54' Delay in match because of an injury Ruslanbek Jiyanov (Uzbekistan U23).
54' Attempt missed. Faisal Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
52' Attempt missed. Eid Al Muwallad (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
46' Attempt missed. Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
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Second half time begins
Uzbekistan 1 - 0 Saudi Arabia
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HALF TIME
HALF TIME
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⏱️ 45+13'
A steady first half ends with Uzbekistan ???????? taking the lead scoring a goal in Saudi Arabia's nets ????????
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45+12' Attempt missed. Ruslanbek Jiyanov (Uzbekistan U23) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Husain Norchaev.
45+7' Delay in match because of an injury Jasurbek Jaloliddinov (Uzbekistan U23).
45+6' Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan U23) is shown the yellow card.
45+6' Aiman Yahya (Saudi Arabia U23) is shown the yellow card.
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IN VIDEO: Uzbekistan surprises Saudi Arabia with a swift goal!
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— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) April 26, 2024
منتخب أوزبكستان تقدم 1 - 0 على السعودية في الدقيقة +47.. كأس آسيا تحت 23 عاما#أوزبكستان_السعودية || #هَيّا_آسيا || #قنوات_الكاس || #AFCU23AsianCup pic.twitter.com/gWGYBKJCX2
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45+2' GOAL! Uzbekistan takes the lead!
GOAL | ???????? Uzbekistan 1️⃣-0️⃣ Saudi Arabia ????????
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 26, 2024
Husain Norchaev puts the 2022 runners up in front right on the stroke of half-time!
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45+2' Goal! Uzbekistan U23 1, Saudi Arabia U23 0. Husain Norchaev (Uzbekistan U23) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
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45' Attempt saved. Abdullah Radif (Saudi Arabia U23) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aiman Yahya.
41' Attempt missed. Aiman Yahya (Saudi Arabia U23) left footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right from a direct free kick.
40' Delay in match because of an injury Abdurauf Bo'riyev (Uzbekistan U23).
39' Abdullah Radif (Saudi Arabia U23) is shown the yellow card.
32' Delay in match because of an injury Jasurbek Jaloliddinov (Uzbekistan U23).
30' Attempt blocked. Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Saudi Arabia U23) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked.
12' Delay in match because of an injury Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan U23).
11' Mohammed Abu Al Shamat (Saudi Arabia U23) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
5' Delay in match because of an injury Abdullah Radif (Saudi Arabia U23).
2' Delay in match because of an injury Aiman Yahya (Saudi Arabia U23).
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Match begun
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IN VIDEO: Watch fans arrive at Khalifa international stadium
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الأجواء والحضور الجماهيري السعودي قبل انطلاق مباراة أوزبكستان في استاد خلفية الدولي#أوزبكستان_السعودية || #هَيّا_آسيا || #قنوات_الكاس || #AFCU23AsianCup pic.twitter.com/Q4bPSteqDF
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PLAYERS LINE-UP
???? LINE UPS | ???????? Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia ????????
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The lineups are out for this epic encounter. Which side will come out on top and continue their march into the semi-final?
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