Uzbekistan newspaper commented when the home team won big against U23 Vietnam

In the decisive match in Group D of the U23 Asia tournament, U23 Vietnam lost 0-3 to U23 Uzbekistan. This result leaves U23 Vietnam ranked second in the group with 6 points, 3 points behind U23 Uzbekistan. In the quarterfinals, coach Hoang Anh Tuan’s team will face U23 Iraq.

Statistics show that U23 Vietnam is completely inferior to U23 Uzbekistan. We only controlled 36% of the match and had one shot on target. On the other side of the U23 front line, Uzbekistan had 5 shots on target (out of 16 shots).

Uzbek press was not surprised when the home team won big against U23 Vietnam. Gazeta newspaper commented: “Alisher Odilov shined when he contributed a double to help U23 Uzbekistan win 3-0 against U23 Vietnam. The score could have been stronger in the second half when coach Timur Kapadze’s team won two. The ball was sent to the post once and a penalty was denied.

The important thing is that Uzbekistan U23 is still on the right track in the journey towards the championship. In the quarterfinals, the team will clash with U23 Saudi Arabia. Winning against the defending champion of the tournament is important because it also determines the ticket to the 2024 Olympics. The top three teams have direct tickets to France will play a play-off against the African representative.”

Kun newspaper wrote: “U23 Uzbekistan has proven its strength in the group stage of the U23 Asian tournament. Coach Timur Kapadze’s team won everything Scored 10 goals in three matches and did not concede any goals. The challenge only came when U23 Uzbekistan clashed with U23 Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals.

Before the match with U23 Vietnam, U23 Uzbekistan had an addition. It’s important when two players playing in Europe, Abbosbek Faizullaev and Abdukadir Husanov, come to join the team. Coach Timur Kapadze watched the match with U23 Vietnam to help these two players get used to the tournament.

Abdukadir Husanov was placed in the starting role and Abbosbek Faizullaev came on from the bench. The victory over U23 Vietnam creates a foundation for U23 Uzbekistan to move towards a difficult quarter-final match with U23 Saudi Arabia.”

Meanwhile, UzDaily newspaper affirmed: “U23 Uzbekistan showed its strength by winning Quick victory against U23 Vietnam. All three of the team’s goals were made in the first half.

In the second half, U23 Uzbekistan created many scoring opportunities but failed to score. After topping Group D, coach Timur Kapadze’s team will face defending champion U23 Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals.”

According to the schedule, U23 Vietnam will face U23 Iraq at 00:30 on the day. April 27. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan U23 clashes with Saudi Arabia U23 at 9:00 p.m. on April 26.