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Uzbekistan top U23 Asian group after 3-0 victory over Vietnam

By Hoang Nguyen       APR. 23, 2024

Uzbekistan defeated Vietnam on Wednesday night to take the top spot of group D thanks to three goals in the first half.

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    Final whistle

    Uzbekistan beat Vietnam 3-0 and took the top spot of group D. They will face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals while Vietnam will play Iraq.

  • 90'

    The second half has six additional minutes.

  • 84'
    After the ball bounced off the post from a long-range finish, Nguyen Ngoc Thang fouled Fayzullaev in the penalty area. However, after consulting VAR, the referee determined that Khusayin Norchaev was offside before the ball found Fayzullaev.
  • 78'

    Both Vietnam and Uzbekistan used their last substitution.

  • 73'

    Ibragimov almost scored the fourth goal for Uzbekistan as his one-touch finish hit the post.

  • 71'

    This is Fayzullaev's first game at the U23 Asian Cup, as he has just returned from Europe. The 21-year-old midfielder is playing for CKSA Moscow in Russia.

  • 70'

    And the moment that Uzbek fans were waiting for has come. The team used two more substitutions, with one of them being Abbosbek Fayzullaev, who is dubbed "Uzbek Messi" and considered the brightest star of Uzbekistan at the moment.

  • 68'

    The substitution Bui Vi Hao had a good run into Uzbekistan's box to receive a through ball from his teammate. However, his shot lacked power and didn't cause any trouble for the keeper.

  • 66'

    Uzbekistan are withdrawing their key players to save their stamina for the quarterfinals, where they are most likely to face defending champions Saudi Arabia. Vietnam have also made four substitutions, putting their key players on.

  • 64'

    Uzbekistan continued to make a substitution.

The final result of group C on Monday night was unexpected when Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 to take the top spot. That means the top spot of group D will meet defending champion Saudi Arabia, while the second place will play Iraq in the quarterfinals.

Uzbekistan are at the top of group D with six points, leading Vietnam on goal difference. Coach Timur Kapadze and his team only need a draw against Vietnam tonight to win the group.

The Uzbekistan Football Association's spokesperson Abror Oripov said: "Uzbekistan came to the tournament to win every match and claim the title. No team can make us afraid."

According to Transfermarkt, Uzbekistan squad are valued at 9.75 million euros (US$10.4 million), and Vietnam 2.34 million euros.

 
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