Jeddah: China PR defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties to advance to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ semi-finals, with their last eight tie ending in a goalless draw after extra time at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Li Hao starred for China PR in the match and subsequent shoot-out, saving Dilshod Abdullaev’s spot-kick as his side set up a semi-final meeting with Vietnam on Tuesday, their first appearance at that stage.

China PR's progression was a major surprise as Uzbekistan dominated the tie, with Asilbek Jumaev and Ravshan Khayrullaev testing Li’s handling early in the match before Azizbek Tulkunbekov’s deflected effort grazed the crossbar. .....

AET | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 0️⃣-0️⃣ China PR 🇨🇳

𝘼𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 for China PR. 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 for Uzbekistan. #AFCU23 | #UZBvCHN pic.twitter.com/N2Fzz9wjiN

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