With the score level at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes, substitute goalkeeper Mehrojbek Sirojiddinov emerged Uzbekistan’s hero in the shootout, denying Park Kyung-hoon to send his team into a semi-final against four-time champions Japan on Tuesday.
A tepid opening 15 minutes saw no openings created or shots taken whatsoever as both sides struggled to find their rhythm, with Uzbekistan having a slight advantage in possession over their opponents. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 2️⃣-2️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷 (5-3 on penalties)
— #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) May 16, 2026
Uzbekistan 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 their nerve to prevail on penalties and reach the semi-finals 🔥#AFCU17 | #UZBvKOR pic.twitter.com/HrMsmn9msv
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