Jakarta –
There are four full teams that have qualified for the semi-finals Asian Cup 2024 U-23. Indonesia so the one who managed to lock in a place in the top four.
Japan It was the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the U-23 Asian Cup. Nippon advanced after eliminating hosts Qatar 4-2 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Thursday (25/4/2024).
A surprise happened when one of the favourites, South Korea, met Indonesia at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Heroes of Taegeuk forced to concede Garuda Muda’s superiority through a penalty shootout.
The two teams previously drew 2-2 for 120 minutes. Indonesia then won the top-five round and qualified for the semi-finals of the U-23 Asian Cup for the first time.
The next is Uzbekistan which locks tickets to the top four. Khusyain Nuorchaev cs defeated the defending champions, Saudi Arabia, 2-0 at the Khalifa International Stadium, Friday afternoon (26/4) WIB.
Iraq thus the last team to qualify for the semi-finals. Lions of Mesopotamia advanced after defeating Vietnam 1-0 on Saturday (27/4) early morning WIB at Al Janoub Stadium.
In the semi-final, the Indonesian U-23 National Team will meet Uzbekistan. The match is scheduled for Monday night (29/4) WIB at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
Japan faced Iraq the next day. Jassim bin Hamad Stadium is the battlefield.
The winner of the final will advance to the final and automatically get a ticket to the 2024 Olympics The two losing teams will fight for third place, as well as an automatic place in Paris.
The fourth-placed team in the U-23 Asian Cup still has a chance to qualify for the 2024 Olympics through the play-off. There will be a competition for tickets with the fourth African team, Guinea.
Asian Cup 2024 U-23 Seasonal Results
Qatar 2-4 Japan
South Korea 2-2 Indonesia (Indonesia won on penalties 11-10)
Uzbekistan 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Iraq 1-0 Vietnam.
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2024-04-26 22:00:44
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