Today, on September 6, matches of group “E” of the qualifying round of the U-23 Asian Cup-2024 began in Tashkent. The Olympic team of Uzbekistan played against Afghanistan and won 8:1 at Jar stadium.

Husayn Norchayev scored a hat-trick, Jasur Jaloliddinov scored a double, Alibek Davronov, Alisher Odilov and Muhammadkodir Hamroliyev scored once. Afghanistan forward Umid Mousavi scored the only goal of the national team.

In the first match in the group, the team of Islamic Republic of Iran won 3-0 over Hong Kong.

The matches of Hong Kong – Uzbekistan, Afghanistan – Iran, which took place in the 2nd round, will be held on September 9.