Asian Games: Uzbekistan U-23 team secured a quarterfinal berth
Ravshan Haydarov's students completed the task of leaving the group ahead of schedule.
The Uzbekistan U-23 national football team defeated Kuwait 2:0 in their second match at the Asian Games, securing an early spot in the quarterfinals.
In the match against Kuwait, Sardor Bahromov scored in the 6th and 36th minutes, recording a brace.
At the start of the second half, in the 48th minute, Ro'ziboy Fayzullayev received a red card. After that, Uzbekistan played with one man down. However, the team kept their goal intact.
Thus, Ravshan Haydarov's charges accumulated 6 points after two rounds and managed to advance from the group early.
The team will play their final group stage match against Vietnam on September 22.
As a note, the quarterfinals will be held on September 25. If Uzbekistan finishes the group in first place, they will face the runner-up of Group "D".
Asian Games. Group "C", Round 2
Kuwait U-23 — Uzbekistan U-23 0:2
Goals: Sardor Bahromov, 6, 36.
Red card: Ro'ziboy Fayzullayev, 48.
