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Kyrgyzstan U-20 draws with South Korea and misses out on Asian Cup

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Kyrgyzstan's under-20 team drew 0-0 with South Korea in Bishkek in its final Group A qualifying match for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup.
  • Kyrgyzstan had earlier lost 3-2 to Lebanon and failed to qualify for the tournament's final stage in China.
  • The qualifiers featured 44 national teams across 11 groups, with the finals scheduled for March 24 to April 10, 2027.

Kyrgyzstan's under-20 football team ended its campaign for the 2027 Asian Cup with a goalless draw against South Korea, but the result was not enough to secure a place in the finals.

The final Group A match took place on September 6 at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan shared the group with South Korea and Lebanon.

South Korea had opened the group stage by beating Lebanon 3-2 on August 31. Kyrgyzstan then lost to Lebanon by the same score on September 3, leaving the team unable to win a qualification spot.

The qualifying tournament involved 44 national teams divided into 11 groups. Matches were held in several countries, including Kyrgyzstan. The 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup finals will take place in China from March 24 to April 10.

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