Uzbekistan thump Kuwait 5-0 to reach quarters; Vietnam advance
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Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan stormed into the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 quarter finals with a 5 0 win over Kuwait in Group D at the Al Janoub Stadium ye...
Doha, Qatar: Uzbekistan stormed into the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 quarter-finals with a 5-0 win over Kuwait in Group D at the Al Janoub Stadium yesterday.
It was a dominant performance from the Uzbeks with their goals coming through Alibek Davronov (32’), Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev (49’), Khojimat Erkinov (55’), Diyor Kholmatov (86’,pen) and Khusayin Norchaev (90+6 minutes).
Also yesterday, Vietnam became the first side to enter the last eight after beating Malaysia 2-0 following an impressive show at Khalifa International Stadium.
Khuat Van Khang scored Vietnam’s first goal in 39th minute before Vo Hoang Minh Khoa converted a penalty at one hour-mark to seal victory.
Uzbekistan and Vietnam will meet on Tuesday to decide the group winners.
