Uzbekistan's match against Thailand showed their ability to control the tempo of the game from the start. Urunov missed a good chance but were still able to overpower their opponents with fluid interplay and took the lead in the 37th minute through Turgunboyev's stop-ball volley. On the contrary, Thailand had few chances in attack, with just one shot on goal. After the break, the Thai head coach made changes to the midfield and it quickly paid off. In the 58th minute, Subachu received a delicate short pass and scored a long-range shot to equalize the score. However, Uzbekistan took the lead again with Fa Izuraev's low shot into the far corner. They strengthened their defence and eventually advanced with a 2-1 win over Thailand. Next, they will face the host Qatar in the 1 4 finals.
The match between South Korea and Saudi Arabia showed caution and conservatism on both sides at the very beginning. South Korea used a defensive counter-attacking strategy, and Son Heung-min's long-range shot did not pose much of a threat. Saudi Arabia relied on corners to create a threat, but twiceHeaderAll hit the beam. Throughout the first half, both teams showed an evenly matched offensive and defensive display.
At the start of the second half, the Saudi coach made changes to his lineup, and substitute Radif scored a low shot in the 46th minute to break the deadlock for Saudi Arabia. South Korea also made a substitution, but they couldn't find a chance to equalise until Cho Gyu-sung's in the final momentsHeaderEqualizer. In overtime, Kim Min-jae's high qualityHeaderwas saved, and Cho Gyu-sung also missed a great opportunity. InPenalty shootoutMiddle, South Korea's Najib and GharibPenaltiesThey were all saved and they were eliminated from the tournament with an aggregate score of 5-3 to Saudi Arabia.
ThisAsian CupThe night of the 1 8 finals can be described as crazy and exciting. Uzbekistan showed their ability to control the tempo of the match against Thailand, and through fluid link-up and attacking threat, they managed to eliminate the country. In South Korea's match against Saudi Arabia, the two teams showed that the two teams were evenly matched, and the winner was unable to separate the winner in 90 minutes and extra time, and in the end, South Korea was in the gamePenalty shootoutRegret the loss. These games not only showed the strength and skill of the team, but also brought countless suspense and surprises to the audience.
For Uzbekistan, their victory is an affirmation of their strength and at the same time a driving force for them to move forward. Next up they will face hosts Qatar in what will be an important matchup to be reckoned with. As for South Korea, their exit is a shame for the fans, but their performance is also commendable. They showed a tenacious fighting spirit in the tournament and although they didn't make the cut, their spirit will motivate them to keep working hard in the future.
Overall, the night'sAsian CupThe competition brought us countless surprises and memories. Each team has shown their strength and fighting spirit to fight hard and win in this arena. I'm sure we'll see more exciting matches and memorable moments as the game progresses. Asian CupLet's look forward to the birth of the next surprise!