England stunned by Uzbekistan in U17 FIFA World Cup round of 16-Xinhua

England stunned by Uzbekistan in U17 FIFA World Cup round of 16

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2023-11-22 23:01:45

Goalkeeper Paul Argney of France makes a save during the round of 16 match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 between France and Senegal at The Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

JAKARTA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan stunned England 2-1 here at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on Wednesday to enter the Under-17 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, thanks to goals from Amirbek Saidov and Lazizbek Mirzaev.

It was a disappointing exit for England as the Young Lions dominated possession with a total of 20 shots at goal against the central Asian country's 12 shots.

In Saturday's quarterfinal, Uzbekistan will play France, which secured a hard-fought victory against Senegal, winning 5-3 in the penalty shootout.

The game, held at JIS stadium also on Wednesday, ended 0-0 after 90 minutes with France making eight shots, as compared to Senegal's nine.

Tidiane Diallo (R) of France vies with Pierre Dorival of Senegal during the round of 16 match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 between France and Senegal at The Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

Players of France celebrate after winning the round of 16 match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 between France and Senegal at The Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 22, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)