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Kyrgyzstan’s U20 team draws with South Korea and misses Asian Cup

From 24.kg · () Russian

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Kyrgyzstan drew 0-0 with South Korea in its final Group A qualifier for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup.
  • The result followed a 2-3 loss to Lebanon, leaving Kyrgyzstan without a place in the final tournament.
  • The 2027 tournament will take place in China from March 24 to April 10.

Kyrgyzstan’s under-20 national football team ended its qualifying campaign for the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup with a goalless draw against South Korea in Bishkek.

The final match took place at Dolon Omurzakov Stadium. Kyrgyzstan had been drawn in Group A with South Korea and Lebanon.

South Korea opened the group stage by beating Lebanon 3-2 on Aug. 31. Kyrgyzstan then lost 3-2 to Lebanon on Sept. 3, a result that left the team unable to reach the final tournament.

Forty-four national teams competed in the qualifying tournament across 11 groups. The final competition will be held in China from March 24 to April 10, 2027.

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