On March 18, the youth national team of Uzbekistan played a match against Iraq in the final of the Asian Cup-2023 among players under the age of 20.
In the 30th minute of the match, after Rahmonaliyev's pass, Abbasbek Faizullayev scored the first goal. But it was discarded for being offside. The teams went to the break with a draw.
Iraqis revived in the second half. In the 65th minute, Abdulkadir Ayyub shot toward the goal, but Uzbek goalkeeper Otabek Boymurodov saved his team. In the 72nd minute, Umarali Rahmonaliyev won the penalty scored by Abbasbek Faizullayev and opened the scoring.
No goals were scored in the remaining minutes of the game and the youth of Uzbekistan became the owner of the Asian Cup.
Winners of other nominations:
Best goalkeeper - Otabek Boymuradov (Uzbekistan)
Most valuable player - Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan)
Best goalscorer - Naoki Kumata (Japan)
President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and his daughter Saida Mirziyoyeva were also present at the match. Mirziyoyev personally congratulated all players and awarded them their medals.
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