In the quarterfinals of the AFC U-16 Championship, which is taking place in Iran, Dilshod Nuraliev’s side defeated favourites South Korea in penalty shootouts.

Uzbekistan opened the score on 65 minute of the match through effort of Akobir Turaev, who effectively mistake of the South Korean defence. Uzbekistan can double the lead on 82 minute, but the South Korean leader parried a shot from 3-4 meters.

In the added time, South Korea scored an equalizer after a free kick. The match ended with the score 1-1.

Uzbekistan will face Iran or Australia in the semifinal match.