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- Saudi Arabia qualifies for quarter-finals
- Mathew Ryan, the Australian hero wins the shootout against Uzbekistan
- Kyrgyzstan beat Kyrgyzstan debutants in five-goal thriller
Japan has shown defensive discipline against Saudi Arabia to continue its way into the cup, the defending Australian has breathed a sigh of relief after being imposed on penalties against the Uzbekistan and its host, the United Arab Emirates, needed more time to defeat its Kyrgyz Republic 3-2 debutants.
FIFA.com reviews the second day of the AFC African Cup Round of 16, UAE 2019 Cup
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Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan scores the first goal of his team
January 21, 2019
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – January 21: Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu scores the first goal of his team in the AFC Asian Cup tour between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan celebrates the goal of the opening
January 21, 2019
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team in the CAF16 Asian Cup round between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first goal of his team
January 21, 2019
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first goal of his team in the AFC Asian Cup round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup ™ Cup. Asia opposing the Japanese to the Sharjah Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, UAE. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Maya Yoshida of Japan in action
January 21, 2019
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – January 21: Maya Yoshida of Japan in action during the eighth finals of the AFC Asian Cup between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Sharjah stadium on the 21st January 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Genki Haraguchi of Japan and Tsukasa Shiotani of Japan Celebrate
January 21, 2019
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – January 21: Japan's Genki Haraguchi and Japan's Tsukasa Shiotani celebrate after their team's victory in the 16 th match of the AFC Asian Cup between Japan and Japan Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium, January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Hussain Almoqahwi of Saudi Arabia seems shot after defeat on his side
January 21, 2019
SHARJAH, UAE – JANUARY 21: Saudi Arabia's Hussain Almoqahwi looks shot dead after his team's defeat in the CAF Cup of Japan's 16th-finals competition between Japan and Japan. Saudi Arabia at the Sharjah stadium on January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Japan's Yoshinori Muto celebrates his team's victory
January 21, 2019
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Japanese Yoshinori Muto celebrates after his team's victory in the AFC Asian Cup tour between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Japan's players celebrate after the victory of their team
January 21, 2019
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Japan's players celebrate after their team's victory in the AFC Asian Cup tour between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Sharjah Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Koki Nagahama / Getty Images)
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Jaloliddin Masharipov of Uzbekistan fights for possession with Awer Mabil
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Jaloliddin Masharipov (Uzbekistan) fights to take possession of the ball with Awer Mabil (Australia) in the 16th finals of the AFC Asian Cup pitting the Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United States. United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Tomas Rogic of Australia is challenged by Otabek Shukurov
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Australian Tomas Rogic shoots while he is challenged by Uzbekistan's Otabek Shukurov during the Asian Cup's Cup of Nations Cup. Afc opposing Australia and Uzbekistan at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United States. United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Davron Khashimov of Uzbekistan fights for possession with Chris Ikonomidis of Australia
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Davron Khashimov of Uzbekistan fights to seize Chris Ikonomidis, of Australia, at the 16th Cup finals of Asia Cup of the AFC against Australia and Uzbekistan at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on 21 January 2019 in Al Ain, United States. United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Mathew Leckie of Australia is fighting for possession with Ikromjon Alibaev of Uzbekistan
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Mathew Leckie of Australia is fighting for possession with Ikromjon Alibaev of Uzbekistan during the Cup of Nations Cup tour of Asia. AFC between Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Australian players celebrate victory in shots on goal
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Australian players celebrate the victory of Mathew Leckie of Australia (penalty) in shot at goal in the AFC Asian Cup match between Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Mat Ryan of Australia celebrates after saving the fourth penalty of Marat Bikmaev of Uzbekistan
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Australian Mat Ryan celebrates after saving the fourth penalty from Uzbekistan Marat Bikmaev (unshooted) when shooting on goal at the meeting between the l '. Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Mat Ryan of Australia (hidden) celebrates with his teammates
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Mat Ryan of Australia (concealed) celebrates with his teammates the win after a penalty shootout in the final round of the Asian Cup of Nations. 39; AFC between Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium 21 January 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Mat Ryan, of Australia, celebrates with his fans after the victory of his team after a penalty shootout
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Australian Mat Ryan celebrates with his supporters after his team's victory after a shot at goal in the Asian Cup's round-trip meet-and-greet 39; AFC between Australia and Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Mark Milligan of Australia celebrates the victory of his team
January 21, 2019
AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JANUARY 21: Australian Mark Milligan celebrates after his team's victory at the AFC Asian Cup tour between Australia and the United States. Uzbekistan at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 21, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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UAE midfielder Khamis Ismail (R) is commended for his goal
January 21, 2019
UAE midfielder Khamis Ismail (R) is commended for his goal in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football tournament between the UAE and Kyrgyzstan at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. January 21, 2019.
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Striker Mirlan Murzaev (G) of the Kyrgyz Republic shoots at goal
January 21, 2019
Striker Mirlan Murzaev (L) of the Kyrgyz Republic shoots to the goal during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football tournament between the UAE and the Kyrgyz Republic at the Zayed Sports Stadium City of Abu Dhabi on January 21, 2019.
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Ali Mabkhout (C) of the United Arab Emirates congratulated by his teammates after scoring
January 21, 2019
United Arab Emirates striker Ali Mabkhout (C) is congratulated by his teammates for his goal in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football tournament between the UAE and the Kyrgyz Republic at the Zayed Stadium Sports City of Abu Dhabi on January 21, 2019.
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Kyrgyz Republic players celebrate their equalizing goal
January 21, 2019
Kyrgyz Republic players celebrate their equalizer goal in the UAE / Kyrgyz Republic football round at the 2019 FIFA Asian Cup at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 21 January 2019.
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United Arab Emirates forward Ahmed Khalil (R, # 11) scores a penalty against Kyrgyz Republic goalkeeper Kutman Kadyrbekov (L)
January 21, 2019
UAE striker Ahmed Khalil (R, # 11) takes a penalty kick against Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Kutman Kadyrbekov (L) in the AF 2019 FIFA World Cup meet between United Arab Emirates and Kyrgyzstan, Zayed Sports City stadium, Abu Dhabi, January 21, 2019.
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UAE striker Ahmed Khalil (C-R) is congratulated by Ali Mabkhout (C-L)
January 21, 2019
UAE striker Ahmed Khalil (CR) is congratulated UAE striker Ali Mabkhout (CL) during the football match between the UAE and Kyrgyzstan in 2019 at Zayed Sports Stadium City in Abu Dhabi on January 21, 2019.
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Kyrgyz Republic players celebrate with their fans
January 21, 2019
Kyrgyz Republic players celebrate with their fans after defeat at the UAE / Kyrgyzstan football match in 2019 at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 21, 2019.
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Japan 1-0 Saudi Arabia
Sharjah Stadium, Sharjah
While Japan lacked clear opportunities in opening, it ensured that its strike rate was unmatched. Takehiro Tomiyasu headed for his first goal of the Samurai Blue. Saudi Arabia was largely limited to remote efforts, with Hatan Bahbri causing the blood pressure of Suhuichi Gonda to rise with a superb effort that resulted in a width of a few centimeters.
Juan Antonio Pizzi's team struggling to solve the problem after the break, Japan was offered an opportunity, but its clinical nature had abandoned them. Bahbri and Ali Hadi Albulayhi missed out on their clearest chance to upgrade as the Japanese bottom line remained firm against steady pressure, performing an intriguing test against Vietnam in the quarterfinals.
Australia 0-0 Uzbekistan (4-2 PSO)
Khalifa bin Zayed stadium, Al Ain
The defending champions took the time to wake up during this last meeting and Uzbekistan almost made them pay. Eldor Shomurodov nearly pocketed his fifth of the tournament after beating the back of the Socceroos, but Mathew Ryan concealed his angles. Javokhir Sidikov's efforts left the watchman at bay, but whistled close.
After the break, Australia rediscovered its joie de vivre, swinging the Uzbeks on the back foot after surviving the previous badault. The introduction of Mathew Leckie allowed Graham Arnold's party to add a dose of incision as they left, but additional time has pbaded since they could not open the lock. Neither team was an obvious opportunity in the last 30 minutes, so Ryan had two saves in the shootout – his first for the national team – before Leckie scored the winner.
United Arab Emirates 3-2 Kyrgyz Republic
Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi
We can say that the best was saved for the end of the day as the hosts faced a tough beginner against Kyrgyzstan starting in a dramatic return match. Khamis Esmaeel opened the scoring with his head just a quarter of an hour after the start of the match, but Mirlan Murzaev tied for the Central Asians to score their first goal in the playoff phase of the competition's history .
Ali Mabkhout brought the hosts back in the middle of the second half, beating Kyrgyz keeper Kutman Kadyrbekov. Since the start of the tournament in 2015, Mabkhout has scored nine goals in his ten matches of the Asian Cup for the UAE. At the very moment when it seemed that the UAE had solved the problem, Tursunali Rustamov had other ideas in mind. He equalized by the head, in stoppage of game, to extend the match to the match. Ahmed Khalil converted the winning goal from the penalty spot just before the extra-time break to allow hosts to prepare for a quarterfinal match with Australia.
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