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After fierce competition in the group stage, the last two matches of the U23 Asian Cup have finally come to an end. With the end of the matches between Uzbekistan and Vietnam, Malaysia and Kuwait, the quarterfinals of this tournament have also been officially released. Next, we will break down these two matches and the quarter-finals for you, as well as discuss the performance of each team and the results of the Chinese Olympic Games.
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Uzbekistan VS Vietnam
Unlike the fierce battles between Malaysia and Kuwait, the other match was one-sided. In the match between Uzbekistan and Vietnam, the former showed an overwhelming advantage. From the very beginning of the game, the Uzbekistan team firmly grasped the initiative on the field, and their players were skilled and cooperative, constantly attacking the Vietnamese team's goal.
In the first half, Uzbekistan's Schumorodov, Masharipov and Hashimov scored to give the team an early 3-0 lead. These three goals not only showcased Uzbekistan's excellent individual skills and teamwork ability, but also completely disrupted the rhythm of Vietnam's defence.
Entering the second half, although the Vietnamese team tried to strengthen the attack to save face, the gap in strength was too large and it was never able to break through the solid defense of the Uzbekistan team. The Uzbek team's goalkeeper and back line performed well, defusing the Vietnamese team's offensive on several occasions. In the end, the Uzbekistan team easily defeated the Vietnamese team with a score of 3-0 and won this matchup with a huge disparity in strength.
Malaysia VS Kuwait
Malaysia opened up at home and faced Kuwait. Both teams will be hungry for victory in this game, especially Malaysia, who are playing at home, who are in desperate need of a win to boost their morale. The first half of the game was tense and intense, with players from both sides running and scrambling on the green field, showing excellent technical and tactical level and indomitable fighting spirit. However, despite the intensity of the pitch, both sides failed to find the back of the net and the score remained 0-0 until half-time.
During this time, both Malaysia and Kuwait have shown their own characteristics. Malaysia relied on nimble tactics and quick passing to try to tear apart Kuwait's defence, while Kuwait continued to attack Malaysia's goal with their strong bodies and excellent ball control. But no matter how hard they tried, both sides failed to break the deadlock on the pitch and could only go into the break with a score of 0-0.
The situation in the second half changed abruptly
After the start of the second half, the Kuwait team clearly increased the pace and intensity of the attack. Their forward line is more active, constantly creating chances with precise passing and quick movement. Finally, in the 65th minute, Kuwait's striker Almotawa seized on an oversight in the Malaysian defence and calmly sent the ball into the back of the net to open the scoring for his team.
The goal clearly inspired the Kuwaiti team to go on the offensive more aggressively. However, the Malaysians were not discouraged by this, quickly adjusting their tactics, strengthening their control in midfield and trying to equalise with quick counter-attacks. In the 78th minute, Malaysia's efforts finally paid off, as Safavi received a pass from a teammate in the penalty area, cleverly escaped the defense and scored to level the score at 1-1.
Just when the crowd thought the match would end in a draw, Kuwait's Al Shamari stepped up in the final moments of the game. He used his skills to shake off defenders and shoot with his feet and the ball into the net to give Kuwait the stunner. In the end, Kuwait won the thrilling match with a 2-1 win over Malaysia.
Analysis of the situation of the quarterfinals of the U23 Asian Cup
With the end of the group stage, the quarterfinals are officially released. Saudi Arabia will face Uzbekistan, which will be a close contest, with both teams having strong strength, and who can advance to the last four will depend on the performance of both sides.
The other highlight match is Indonesia vs. South Korea. Indonesia are the dark horses of this tournament and have an eye-catching performance, but they will face a strong South Korean team, and this match will undoubtedly test the true quality of the Indonesian team.
Japan's match against Qatar was equally eye-catching. As the traditional powerhouse of Asian football, the contest between Japan and Qatar is always full of passion and spark. Both teams are known for their technical and tactical skills, and this match is expected to become a classic battle of the tournament.
Vietnam will face Iraq in the quarterfinals after losing to Uzbekistan. Although the Vietnamese team performed well in the group stage, it will be difficult to cross the mountain of Iraq.
The performance of China's Olympic Games is thought-provoking
Unfortunately, the Chinese Olympic team did not perform well in this tournament and failed to advance to the quarterfinals. At the same time, Southeast Asian teams such as Indonesia and Vietnam have performed well, which is undoubtedly a wake-up call for Chinese football.
In recent years, Chinese football has invested heavily in youth training and infrastructure construction, but the results have not been satisfactory. The gap with Southeast Asian teams has gradually narrowed and has even been surpassed in some aspects. Chinese football needs to reflect deeply, find out where the problems are, and strive to improve its own strength.
Overall, the group stage of this U23 Asian Cup is full of passion and suspense. With the birth of the quarterfinals, the next matches will be more exciting and intense. Let's wait and see if the teams continue to give us great performances in the next games.