Uzbekistan vs Thailand 2-1: AFC Asian Cup 2023 – as it happened

Thank you for joining us for the live coverage of Uzbekistan vs Thailand in the AFC Asian Cup’s round of 16.

This is Manasi Pathak, on behalf of Al Jazeera, signing off. See you soon!

We leave you with some images from the Al Janoub Stadium, where both sets of players and fans went through contrasting emotions after the referee’s whistle was blown. Sport, eh?

The action in the AFC Asian Cup now shifts to Education City Stadium, where the tournament’s big guns Saudi Arabia and South Korea face off at 7pm (16:00 GMT).

Kevin Hand is bringing you our live build-up and updates from the highly anticipated match.

Later in the night, we will also bring you live coverage from AFCON 2023, where Morocco take on South Africa in the round of 16.

Uzbekistan are the fifth team to secure their place in the quarterfinals, joining Qatar, Australia, Jordan, and Tajikistan.

We have three more spots remaining, with Saudi Arabia vs South Korea, Iran vs Syria and Bahrain vs Japan set to take place later.

Uzbekistan are set to make their fifth appearance in the Asian Cup quarterfinals, facing Qatar in the match on Saturday.

They have improved on their performance from the 2019 edition when they were knocked out in the round of 16.

Uzbekistan’s best performance was in 2011 when they finished fourth in the tournament.

Turg’unboyev opened the scoring in the first half for Uzbekistan and doubled their lead in the second half as the Central Asian side sealed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Thailand.

For Thailand, Supachok scored a sensational long-range shot, but it proved to be a consolation goal for the Southeast Asian side.

Final match result between Uzbekistan and Thailand

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There goes the full-time whistle! Uzbekistan have beaten Thailand 2-1 in this round-of-16 game to book a date with holders and hosts Qatar in the fourth quarterfinal on Saturday.

Thailand’s journey at this year’s Asian Cup comes to an end.

90+7 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand

Thailand’s Dolah takes a header after a free kick from skipper Theerathon, but his header just goes over the bar!

What a chance that was for Thailand!

90+4 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand

We will have seven minutes of stoppage time.

Can Uzbekistan hold on to their lead and qualify for the quarterfinals?

Their goalscorer, Fayzullayev, has been replaced in a bid to introduce fresh legs to see out the game.

90+1 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand

Abdirahmatov charges forward from the right wing as Uzbekistan try to score a third and seal the win. He whips in a cross, and his teammates combine well in the middle before Thailand defenders block the danger.

Meanwhile, Khusanov picks up a yellow card for his challenge on Supachok and will miss the next match should Uzbekistan qualify.

88 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand

Uzbek fans in the stadium are enjoying this performance from their team!

🥳 It's a party at Al Janoub Stadium!

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Thailand make a bunch of substitutions as they strive for a late equaliser. We have fewer than 10 minutes of regulation time pending in this game at Al Janoub Stadium.

82 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand

What a moment for Fayzullayev, Uzbekistan’s 20-year-old winger. As things stand, his goal keeps Uzbekistan in the lead and in contention to seal a quarterfinal berth.

In case you have just joined us, Uzbekistan are leading 2-1, thanks to goals from Turg’unboyev and Fayzullayev. For Thailand, Supachok scored the lone goal after coming off the bench.

The winner of this game will take on Qatar in the quarterfinals.

75 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand 

Uzbekistan regain their lead as Fayzullayev’s low shot from outside the box finds the far post!

That was a quick response from Uzbekistan.

65 mins: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand

Just 15 minutes into the second half and Thailand have clawed back into the game!

Supachok finished off with a beautiful team move with an excellent finish, sending the Thai fans in the crowd into a frenzy.

Can Thailand pull off a comeback victory at Al Janoub?

63 mins: Uzbekistan 1-1 Thailand

Half-time substitute Sopachok scores a belter, finding the net with a shot from outside the box.

What a stunning goal!

Thailand are back in this game!

57 mins: Uzbekistan 1-1 Thailand

Corner kick for Thailand.

Sarach sends the ball into the box, but Uzbek keeper Yusupov punches it away to avert the danger.

55 mins: Uzbekistan 1-0 Thailand

Rungrat latches on to a lovely pass by Supachok and rushes forward. Rungrat tries to take a shot, but it is blocked.

Instant impact from substitute Supachok!

47 mins: Uzbekistan 1-0 Thailand

We are back for the second half, where Thailand will be looking for the equaliser (or more!)

46 mins: Uzbekistan 1-0 Thailand