The custodian turned match-winner after saving the second penalty kick from Furqon Rahimzoda, giving them a place in the semi-finals after their match had ended 2-2.
“I felt so much pressure when we went into penalties,” he said. ”But I believed in myself and my confidence took over, and it felt like a burden had been lifted when I saved the second shot.” .....
FT | 🇹🇯 Tajikistan 2️⃣-2️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷 (3-5 on pens)
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) April 14, 2025
Korea Republic hold their nerve in a tense penalty shootout to progress to the semi-finals!#AFCU17 | #TJKvKOR pic.twitter.com/K3CF6V63jw
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