AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan vs India Live Updates

5:00 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Uzbekistan vs India match in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023. The kick-off is just thirty minutes away! I’m your host Aishwarya Chakraborty, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

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AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan vs India - Build-up

The 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup is up and running with the first round of group-stage fixtures being completed. In the first game, India came back from behind to register a 1-1 draw against Vietnam on Saturday evening. 

The Blue Colts displayed their resilience and never-say-die attitude to bring the scoreline back on level terms and salvage a point. Next up for India is a huge test that could decide their fate for the remainder of the tournament. 

India will go up against Uzbekistan on Tuesday evening at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. On that note, we take a look at how things stand.

The Stakes

India

The stakes are pretty high for Bibiano Fernandes and his boys because any slip-ups at this stage of the tournament can prove to be expensive. After playing out a 1-1 draw against Vietnam in the weekend, India will be determined to go out all guns blazing against Uzbekistan.

The Blue Colts looked a bit under-confident in the first game but are expected to grow in confidence and composure come Tuesday evening. Moreover, they find themselves last on the table despite being level on points with all teams due to negative disciplinary points.

Uzbekistan 

The importance of the game is no less for Uzbekistan either. They come into the game after playing a 1-1 draw against the defending champions Japan. It was a well-fought performance from them as they made a late comeback despite conceding an early goal.

They can take confidence from their performance against the defending champions and use it to fuel their desire to win against India. Moreover, they’ll also want to improve their already good-looking head-to-head record against the Blue Colts.

Injury & Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad for their second group stage clash.

Head-to-head

India and Uzbekistan have faced off against each other twice with both teams winning one game each. India won 2-0 while Uzbekistan won 3-0.

Predicted Line-ups

India (4-2-3-1)

Sahil Poonia (GK); Mukul Panwar, Suraj Kumar, Ricky Meitei, Malemngamba Singh Thokchom; Danny Meitei, Gurnaj Singh Grewal; Lalpekhua, Vanlalpeka Guite, Korou Singh Thingujam (C); Thanglalsoun Gangte

Uzbekistan (4-4-1-1)

Mukhamadyusuf Sobirov(GK); Sherzod Abdulboriev, Ozod Uktamov, Bekhruz Jumatov, Akhmadaliev; Oybek Urmonjonov, Ollabergan Karimov, AzizbekTulkunbekov, Bekhruz Shukurullaev; Laziz Mirzaev; Shodiyor Shodiboyev