Uzbekistan beats Saudi Arabia to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Jan. 18, 2015 (AMP) — Australia 2015 : Uzbekistan defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Sunday night at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Uzbekistan advance to the Quarterfinals. Saudi Arabia is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1996)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2011)
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 9 appearances (first in 1984)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000, 2007)
Uzbekistan
3:1
Saudi Arabia
3:1 (1:0)
- 18 January 2015
- 20:00
- Melbourne
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 China | 9 |
| Uzbekistan | 6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 |
 North Korea | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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