China U23 vs Uzbekistan U23 — match summary
Asia · Asian Games · kick-off 3 Oct 2026 13:00
Full time · score 2-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): China U23 44 · Uzbekistan U23 48
Shots on target 5-8 · corners 2-4 · possession 50-50
NextGOAL tip: Uzbekistan U23 -0.5 · 2 stars
In this Asian Games edition they meet at China U23 as the home side hosting Uzbekistan U23. The two teams have taken very different paths through this cup, and this match is the test of who can go further. China U23 have just finished their last five matches with a 1-2 defeat, after keeping clean sheets in two straight games and winning another 3-0 before that. Their attack is not yet consistent, but their defence in the middle stretch of the tournament looks steadier than before. Uzbekistan U23, meanwhile, have not lost any of their last five, winning four by margins of two goals or more, and were just held to a 1-1 draw in their latest match. Overall they are the team that controls the tempo better and finishes more sharply. If Uzbekistan U23 can take the lead first, the game is likely to flow even more toward the away side, because China U23 would have to open up and fight, risking being caught on the counter. The first half may still be even, but in the second half we should see the away side keep pressing and close out the game.