AFC president congratulates Saudi Arabia on securing first U-23 Asian Cup title

Mon, 2022-06-20 21:20

RIYADH: Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa has congratulated Saudi Arabia for winning their maiden AFC U-23 Asian Cup crown, after the Green Falcons defeated hosts Uzbekistan 2-0 in the final at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Sunday.

Runners-up in 2014 and 2020, Saudi Arabia finally clinched the coveted title with Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and Firas Al-Buraikan finding the back of the net in the final, with the Green Falcons keeping an impressive and flawless defensive record throughout the tournament.

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