Tajikistan U20 vs Uzbekistan U20

Uzbekistan U20 sealed the CAFA U20 Championship with a dominant 3-0 win over hosts Tajikistan U20 on May 17, wrapping up a perfect tournament record. Two spot-kicks in stoppage time turned what had been a tight contest into a commanding final scoreline. Kuvonchbek Khushvaktov broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 51st minute, a breakthrough that arrived after a goalless first half in which Tajikistan had held firm. The decisive moments came in added time: Azizbek Tulkunbekov converted a second penalty at 90+2', before Khushvaktov rounded off his brace at 90+6' to put the result beyond any doubt. The result confirmed Uzbekistan U20 as champions with nine points from three wins — the only side in the tournament with a perfect record. For Tajikistan U20, defeat on home soil is a bitter pill; despite a creditable campaign, they finish runners-up and must hand their rivals the bragging rights in Central Asian youth football.