The 2018 champions finished top of Group C with seven points while Korea Republic also advanced as the runners-up despite the defeat after Islamic Republic of Iran’s 1-0 loss to Lebanon in the other tie.
Both sides made changes from their Matchday Two line-ups with Uzbekistan giving starts to Mukhammedali Reimov and Abdugafur Haydarov in place of Saidumarkhon Saidnurullayev and Amirbek Saidov while Korea Republic went with Kim Dong-jin, Kim Do-hyun and Jeong Jae-sang instead of Lee Chan-ouk, Joung Ji-hun and Jung Seung-bae. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 2️⃣-0️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷
— #AFCU23 (@afcasiancup) January 13, 2026
Second-half quality makes the difference!
The young White Wolves finish top of Group C!#AFCU23 | #UZBvKOR pic.twitter.com/r1i4kBjbWz
＞＞READ MORE "AFC Official Site"
![10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Puche applauds China PR’s ‘historic’ win](https://image.eaff.com/index/8530.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [GUAM FA] Guam U14 Girls Academy Team to compete in Siam Cup Elite in Bangkok](https://image.eaff.com/index/8532.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Group D: China PR 1-0 Australia](https://image.eaff.com/index/8529.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Japan’s Ozeki showcases his talent again](https://image.eaff.com/index/8528.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Oiwa confident Japan can go the distance](https://image.eaff.com/index/8527.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Korea Republic fightback elates Lee](https://image.eaff.com/index/8526.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Group B: UAE 0-3 Japan](https://image.eaff.com/index/8525.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Group C: Lebanon 2-4 Korea Republic](https://image.eaff.com/index/8524.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Draw a good start for Iraq’s Mohammed, China PR’s Puche](https://image.eaff.com/index/8523.jpg)
![10MA TOPICS! [CHINA FA][AFC U23 ASIAN CUP] Group D: Iraq 0-0 China PR](https://image.eaff.com/index/8522.jpg)