Kyrgyzstan U-20 draw with South Korea but miss out on Asian Cup
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At a glance
- Kyrgyzstan’s U-20 team drew 0-0 with South Korea in its final Asian Cup 2027 qualifying match in Bishkek.
- The result left Kyrgyzstan without a place in the tournament’s final stage after it had lost 3-2 to Lebanon earlier in the group.
- The U-20 Asian Cup will take place in China from March 24 to April 10, 2027.
Kyrgyzstan’s U-20 football team ended its campaign for a place at the 2027 Asian Cup with a goalless draw against South Korea in Bishkek.
The final Group A match took place on September 6 at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium. Kyrgyzstan had earlier lost 3-2 to Lebanon on September 3, while South Korea had defeated Lebanon 3-2 on August 31.
The result meant Kyrgyzstan did not qualify for the final tournament. Forty-four national teams competed in qualifying across 11 groups, with matches held in several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.
China will host the final stage of the U-20 Asian Cup from March 24 to April 10, 2027.
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