Kuwait U23 0-2 Uzbekistan U23 Player Ratings: A Clinical Performance From The Uzbeks Seals Their Place In The Knockouts As Kuwait Continue To Play The Waiting Game To Know Their Fate In The Asian Games

Kuwait U23 took to the field against group topper Uzbekistan U23 in their second group stage game in a bid to keep their hopes alive for a knockout finish. With a draw in the previous game, a win in this one was the only way out for the Kuwaitis.

However, things started on a bad note as the Uzbekistan U23 national football team showed why they sit atop Group C. Sardorbek Bakhromov opened the scoring for the Uzbeks in just the 6th minute of the game, assisted by Saidumarkhon Saidnurullaev.

Uzbekistan U23 were more comfortable on the ball and had taken a total of 11 shots in the first half (7 on target), which shows the kind of dominance they had in the first half, where they completely outplayed the Kuwait U23 national football team.

The second goal came in the 36th minute, through Bakhromov once again, as he finished the ball calmly at the right-hand post of Shebab, to dampen the hopes of Kuwait U23 further. Uzbekistan U23 were happy to defend their two-goal lead for the entirety of the next half.

Kuwait U23's constant efforts bore no fruit, as their fate now totally depends on the result of the Vietnam U23 vs Philippines U23 match.

Check out the Kuwait U23 vs Uzbekistan U23 Player Ratings.

Kuwait U23 National Football Team Player Ratings vs Uzbekistan U23

Here are the Kuwait U23 national football team player ratings from the Kuwait U23 vs Uzbekistan U23 Player Ratings.

Uzbekistan U23 National Football Team Player Ratings vs Kuwait U23

Have a look at the Uzbekistan U23 national football team player ratings from the Kuwait U23 vs Uzbekistan U23 Player Ratings.

Man of the Match

Sardorbek Bakhromov was the man of the match from Kuwait U23 vs Uzbekistan U23.

Worst Performer

Jasem Al Enezi was the worst of the lot in this Asian Games group stage match.