Russia must be stopped from forcing their way back into football and all sport until Putin ends massacre in Ukraine
USSIA must be stopped from forcing their way back into football — simple as that.
Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine invalidates a return to...
India women concede stoppage-time goal to lose to Uzbekistan
Hosts Uzbekistan scored a stoppage-time goal to beat India 3-2 in an international friendly at Pakhtakor Stadium on Tuesday.
Russia beat Iraq in first home match since Ukraine invasion
Russia defeated Iraq 2-0 on Sunday in their first home international since the country invaded Ukraine. European and global football governing...
Preview: Uzbekistan vs. Venezuela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Uzbekistan and Venezuela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
#U20WAC Qualifiers Round 2 Draw finalised
Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for Round 2 of the Qualifiers for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ following the draw at the AFC House...
Watch the #U20WAC Qualifiers Round 2 Draw Live!
Kuala Lumpur: The final hurdle awaits eight teams in their quest to clinch their spots for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ as they...
Preview: Uzbekistan vs. Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Uzbekistan and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Uzbekistan 2023 in Numbers
Tashkent: After three weeks of non-stop action, it was the hosts Uzbekistan who were crowned AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions following a narrow 1-0...
Vote for your Best Goal from Uzbekistan 2023
Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 drew to a conclusion with hosts Uzbekistan clinching their maiden title on home soil after a...
Group B: Malaysia 2-6 Uzbekistan
Pattaya: Uzbekistan ended their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaign with a 6-2 win over Malaysia on Monday.
Eight teams set for Round 2 showdown at AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Qualifiers
Kuala Lumpur: The final hurdle awaits eight teams in their quest to clinch their spots for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ as they...
Khaydarov predicts bright future for Uzbekistan's young heroes
Tashkent: Ravshan Khaydarov has predicted a bright future for his team after leading Uzbekistan to a 1-0 victory over Iraq in the final of the AFC...
Shaikh Salman hails Uzbekistan for historic AFC U20 Asian Cup™ triumph
Tashkent: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Uzbekistan on claiming their first-ever AFC U20 Asian Cup™ title...
Mohammed challenges Iraq players to shine in World Cup
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed is hoping his players can learn from their mistakes at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 and improve...
Uzbekistan win first-ever AFC U20 Asian Cup™ title
Tashkent: As a crowd of almost 34,000 watched on, captain Umarali Rahmonaliev scored the all-important goal from a penalty in the second half to...
Boymurodov lands Best Goalkeeper honour
Tashkent: Uzbekistan's Otabek Boymurodov was named the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Best Goalkeeper on Saturday.
Japan's Kumata wins Yili Top Scorer award
Tashkent: Young Japanese sensation Naoki Kumata won the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Yili Top Scorer award on Saturday.
Otabek Boymurodov lands Best Goalkeeper honour
Tashkent: Uzbekistan's Otabek Boymurodov was named the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Best Goalkeeper on Saturday.
Fayzullaev named Most Valuable Player
Tashkent: Uzbekistan’s Abbosbek Fayzullaev was named the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 Most Valuable Player on Saturday.
Uzbekistan edge Iraq to lift title
Tashkent: Umarali Rahmonaliyev struck from the penalty spot as Uzbekistan defeated Iraq 1-0 in the final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023...
Group B: Uzbekistan 2-11 IR Iran
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran all but made sure of their place in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage after defeating...
#AFCU20 - Final: Facts & Figures
Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 final is all set to be a classic.
Preview - Final: Uzbekistan v Iraq
Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov will make a late decision on whether to include striker Polutkhoja Kholdorkonov in his starting...
Partisan fans not an issue for Talib, Rahmonaliyev calls for focus
Tashkent: Defender Adam Talib will look to lead by example and shut out the fevered atmosphere at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday as Iraq take on...
Perfect Uzbekistan retain title
Hisor: Uzbekistan defended their CAFA U-17 Women's Championship title with a 5-0 defeat of Tajikistan on Thursday.
Khaydarov poised to add another chapter to Uzbekistan history
Tashkent: Uzbekistan AFC U20 Asian Cup™ head coach Ravshan Khaydarov is one match away from further consolidating himself in his country's...
Mohammed yearning for more than just glory for Iraq
Tashkent: Emad Mohammed will have the chance to relive past glories when his Iraq side take on Uzbekistan in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023...
Road to Final: Uzbekistan
Tashkent: Uzbekistan are one match away from winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ title for the first time.
Group B: UAE 4-0 Uzbekistan
Pattaya: The United Arab Emirates began their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Uzbekistan in...
Pressure derailed Korea Republic, admits Kim
Tashkent: Korea Republic head coach Kim Eun-jung admitted the pressure from the sold-out crowd at Bunyodkor Stadium took its toll on his young...
Khaydarov: Uzbekistan's victory well deserved
Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov believes it was “logical” that his team advanced to Saturday’s final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
Iraq's Mohammed revels in final qualification, Togashi laments Japan's shortcomings
Tashkent: Head coach Emad Mohammed expressed his delight with the congratulatory message from Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani after...
Iraq's Jasim remains humble after his display impresses Togashi
Tashkent: Iraq winger Ali Jasim remained humble even as his man-of-the-match display helped his team reach the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023...
S-final: Shootout win fires Uzbekistan past Korea Republic
Tashkent: Uzbekistan triumphed 3-1 on penalties against Korea Republic to book their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ 2023 final after their last...
S-final: Iraq defeat Japan on penalties to advance
Tashkent: Iraq reached the final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory against Japan after the two sides...
Preview - Group B: IR Iran v Malaysia; UAE v Uzbekistan
Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan will tread warily in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™...
Preview - SF: Uzbekistan v Korea Republic
Tashkent: Ravshan Khaydarov called on his Uzbekistan players to be more ruthless in front of goal as they look to overcome Korea Republic and book...
Preview - SF: Iraq v Japan
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed recalled his personal success against Japan in the 2000 edition of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ to motivate his...
Yamane lays out career aspirations, Raad excited for last four clash
Tashkent: Japan midfielder Riku Yamane believes beating Iraq in the semi-finals and then winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 title could...
Bae adamant nerves not an issue, Kholdorkhonov counting on home support
Tashkent: Bae Jun-ho will look to overcome pre-match nerves and a vibrant home crowd to steer Korea Republic into the final of the AFC U20 Asian...
Central and South Asia Wrap: Sepahan show resilience; Bengaluru in final after Mumbai City win
Tehran: Sepahan earned a dramatic win over Persepolis in the Iran Pro League, while Navbahor lead the early Uzbekistan Super League standings...
Japan’s fighting spirit delights Togashi
Tashkent: Japan head coach Koichi Togashi believes his side’s fighting spirit made the difference in Sunday’s 2-0 win against Jordan that sent...
Title is Korea Republic's ultimate goal, says Sung
Tashkent: Goal scorer Sung Jin-young said Korea Republic will put their celebrations to one side to focus on winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
Fayzullaev thanks family, vows to deliver trophy for Uzbekistan fans
Tashkent: Abbosbek Fayzullaev broke away from his celebrating teammates and made his way to the Bunyodkor Stadium stands after Uzbekistan had...
#AFCU20 - And then there were four
Tashkent: Three former champions and a side looking to lift the title for the first time will tussle it out in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian...
Q-final: Second half Japan super show ends Jordan's run
Tashkent: Japan completed the quartet of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 semi-finalists after defeating Jordan 2-0 in the last quarter-final...
Q-final: Extra-time surge powers Korea Republic past China PR
Tashkent: Korea Republic squeezed through to the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Sunday as Kim Eun-jung’s side came from a...
This is the best goal of my career, says Iraq’s Jasim
Tashkent: Iraq winger Ali Jasim described his winning goal in added time of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-finals against Islamic...
Khaydarov: Perfect plan led to Uzbekistan realising World Cup dream
Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov hailed his side’s qualification for the FIFA U20 World Cup Indonesia 2023 as a “dream come true”...
Q-final: Penalty shootout win takes Uzbekistan through
Tashkent: Uzbekistan booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Australia...
Qualifiers Group F: Vietnam advance after draw with India
Tashkent: Vietnam advanced to the next round of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with India in Group F of...
Q-final: Jasim strikes late as Iraq edge IR Iran
Tashkent: Iraq became the first team to book their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 semi-finals with a late 1-0 victory against...
Fellow university alumnus Mitoma inspires Suwama, Abu Taha welcomes Kalbouneh boost
Tashkent: Japan defender Kosei Suwama cited Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Kaoru Mitoma as an inspirational figure as he looks to help Japan...
Preview - QF: Korea Republic v China PR
Tashkent: Korea Republic head coach Kim Eun-jung is expecting a tense AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-final encounter with China PR when...
Preview - QF: Japan v Jordan
Tashkent: Jordan head coach Islam Al Diabat believes the pressure will be on Japan when the two teams meet at Lokomotiv Stadium in the...
Qualifiers Group F: Singapore 0-4 Indonesia
Viet Tri City: Indonesia ended their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Qualifiers Round 1 Group F campaign with a 4-0 win over Singapore...
Pressure-free China PR ready to shine, says Yang
Tashkent: China PR defender Yang Minjie believes he and his teammates will go into their quarter-final clash with Korea Republic at the AFC U20...
Japan’s Matsuki determined to lead from the front
Tashkent: Japan were the only side to conclude their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 group stage campaign with a perfect record of three wins...
Uzbekistan 2024 Qualifiers - Results & Reports
Kuala Lumpur: Friday promises to witness more thrilling action in Round 1 of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 Qualifiers.
Kor relishing Iraq test, Qasim hopes to lead by example
Tashkent: Islamic Republic of Iran defender Milad Kor is relishing the opportunity to face neighbours Iraq in what he described as a special match...
Rangers nine-in-a-row legend lands new manager job – in INDONESIA
FAR-TRAVELLED former Rangers star Pieter Huistra has been appointed manager of an Indonesian club in the wilds of Borneo.
The Dutch winger spent...
Rawlins eager to face Bunyodkor challenge, Rahmonaliyev vows to deliver for fans
Tashkent: Australia captain Joshua Rawlins is relishing the prospect of leading his team out at a fired up Bunyodkor Stadium with a place at the...
Preview - QF: IR Iran v Iraq
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed and his Iranian counterpart Abdolsamad Marfavi spoke of mutual respect for the footballing traditions of...
Preview - QF: Uzbekistan v Australia
Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov will not allow the quality of his side’s Australian opponents to influence his tactical decisions...
Vote for Your Best Goal of the Group Stage!
Tashkent: Eight teams remain in the hunt for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 title after the group stage came to a close on Thursday on the...
China PR's Puche sets sights on semis
Tashkent: China PR coach Antonio Puche was euphoric as his side booked a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 as a...
Togashi praises Japan players' self-motivation after beating Saudi Arabia
Tashkent: Japan head coach Koichi Togashi believes his players' self-motivation was crucial to their 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia which helped...
Teamwork has been the key to Korea Republic's success, says Joon-hong
Tashkent: The goalless draw against Tajikistan at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday marked the third successive match where goalkeeper Kim...
Qualifiers Group F: Vietnam 11-0 Singapore; Indonesia 0-6 India
Viet Tri City: Vietnam cruised 11-0 past Singapore while India defeated Indonesia 6-0 as both sides claimed their second victories in Round 1 of...
Quarter-finals set to be a blockbuster
Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-final cast was finalised following the conclusion of Group D on Thursday.
Group D: China PR advance despite stalemate with Kyrgyz Republic
Tashkent: China PR will face Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Sunday after Antonio Puche’s side...
Group D: Japan stay perfect, Saudi Arabia's hopes dashed
Tashkent: A Kuryu Matsuki brace helped Japan seal the top spot in Group D of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 with a 2-1 victory over Saudi...
Qualifiers Group F: India stroll past Indonesia
Viet Tri City: India defeated Indonesia 6-0 to claim their second victory in Round 1 of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2024 Uzbekistan Qualifiers...
Jordan’s game of two halves delivered the result, says Al Diabat
Tashkent: Jordan head coach Islam Al Diabat explained the approach his side employed to book their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022...
Abdulkareem determined to keep powering Iraq
Tashkent: Victory may have eluded Iraq in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 Group A match but that did little to prick Hayder...
Kim bullish of Korea Republic's chances
Tashkent: Korea Republic will go into the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 in bullish mood after head coach Kim Eun-jung...
Group C: Korea Republic top group, Tajikistan bow out
Tashkent: Korea Republic secured their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on Wednesday when they claimed top...
Group C: Jordan advance after draw with Oman
Tashkent: Jordan confirmed their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 after playing out a goalless draw with Oman...
Uzbekistan 2024 Qualifiers: Results & Reports
Kuala Lumpur: Round 1 of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ 2024 Uzbekistan Qualifiers goes full swing on Wednesday with seven groups in action.
Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v Japan
Tashkent: Saudi Arabia head coach Saleh Al Mohammedi has challenged his players to produce their best performance when they take on Japan in a...
Preview - Group D: China PR v Kyrgyz Republic
Tashkent: Kyrgyz Republic head coach Maksim Lisitsyn called on his players to turn their potential into points as the Central Asians prepare to...
Indonesia's Hokky hoping Uzbekistan 2023 experience will propel growth
Fergana: Despite Indonesia's group stage exit, Hokky Caraka emerged as one of the Southeast Asian nation's rising talents at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
Mohammed confident Iraq ready for the next level
Tashkent: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed was in a joyful mood after his side squeezed into the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 quarter-finals...
Marfavi hails IR Iran’s fortitude
Fergana: Abdolsamad Marfavi praised Islamic Republic of Iran’s unwavering mindset after his side advanced to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023...
Uzbekistan primed for knockout stage, says Khaydarov
Fergana: Head coach Ravshan Khaydarov is looking forward to Uzbekistan’s knockout stage challenge after concluding their AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
China PR’s Aisikaer proud to have shown true quality against Saudi Arabia
Tashkent: Aifeierding Aisikaer was a picture of delight after a resolute China PR stunned defending champions Saudi Arabia 2-0 to force their way...
Morgan: Momentum starting to lift Australia
Tashkent: Australia head coach Trevor Morgan believes “the momentum is building” for his Young Socceroos in their quest for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™...
AFC: First four Knockout berths confirmed
UZBEKISTAN FINISH GROUP STAGE IN POLE POSITION.— Fergana: Uzbekistan secured their spot in the Knockout Stage and finished as group toppers in...
Group A: Uzbekistan finish top, heartbreak for Indonesia
Fergana: Uzbekistan were denied a win but still progressed to the quarter-finals as Group A winners of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 on...