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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Asian Football Cup Update:Group B Match Uzbekistan 1 - China 2

Asian Football Cup Update: China v Uzbekistan, Brisbane Stadium (Kick off 1 pm 14th January 2015). Uzbekistan took an early lead after 22 minutes through a goal from Odil Ahmedov against the run of play, a speculative long-range shot from outside the box that deflected off the legs of the Chinese defensive midfielder Wu Xi and at half time Uzbekistan led China 1-0. Ten minutes into the second half Wu Xi made amends after converting a cross from Jiang Zhipeng which floated over the head of Uzbekistan goalkeeper Ignatiy Nesterov. At 69 minutes China then went one up with a spectacular long range solo strike from substitute Sun Ke. Uzbekistan sadly could not find a late equaliser. Uzbekistan coach Mirdjalal Kasimov said that whilst they had the better of the first half, China responded well and made the most of two defensive lapses in the second. China now goes through to the semi final. Uzbekistan must now must beat Saudi Arabia (after their 4-1 win against North Korea yesterday) in Melbourne on Sunday the 17th January to decide the pool runner-up and a spot in the semi finals. Good luck Uzbekistan!

Monday, January 12, 2015

Uzbekistan Vs North Korea - AFC Group B Match

Group B Match Uzbekistan vs North Korea

Source: AP

Uzbekistan kicked off the 2015 AFC Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over North Korea. Igor Sergeev headed in the only goal after 62minutes during a rain-sodden second half to give Uzbekistan a 1-0 win over North Korea in the opening Group B match at the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan was the dominant side throughout, and despite the rainstorm that swirled around Stadium Australia, it created a host of chances."The first game is always tough and there was a little bit of pressure before the game'" said Uzbekistan coach Mirdjalal Kasimov.

Uzbekistan will play against China in the second match of the Group. The match will take place on 14 January 2015.
Source: http://www.freenewspos.com/en/latest-news-article/d/1110368/uzbekistan-north/asian-cup-uzbekistan-opens-with-1-0-win-over-north-korea

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Asian Football Cup 2015 - Uzbekistan Matches Group B

The AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 competition will kick off on 9 January 2015. It will be a three week 32 match festival of football between Asia's best 16 nations.

Uzbekistan are favourites to top Group B. An emerging strength in Asia Football Uzbekistan reached the semi final stage of the last Asian Cup in 2011. Their physical strength and aggressive style of play can only be matched by Australia, and with technical players like the Uzbek Maradona, Server Djeparov, as well as Azizbek Haydarov, the midfield is very strong. The forwards are still not perfect but still can perform well. Competing against them are a weakened Saudi Arabia however they can't be discounted as they have a lot of talented players and made the final of the Asia Cup in 2007. China likewise have also invested heavily in football in recent years and its team will try hard to progress past the first round and then there is North Korea who are the wildcard of the group and can play good football on the day and will need to be checked.