Saudi Arabia beat Uzbekistan 1-0 to earn a quota place for Tokyo 2020

On a night of high drama at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium, a late Nasser Al Omran strike was deflected into the net by Abdullah Al Hamdan to guide Saad Alshehri’s charges through to a title showdown against either Australia or Korea Republic, while also assuring their participation at Tokyo 2020.

After a sumptuous display of attacking football in their 5-1 quarter-final win over the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan were quickly into their stride once again as they looked the more threatening of the two sides in the opening moments.

Indeed, Bobir Abdixolikov squandered a glorious chance to hand Uzbekistan the lead on 12 minutes when, having been put clear by Sanjar Kodirkulov’s pass, the forward miscued his attempt with only Mohammed Al Yami to beat.

With four minutes remaining, Saudi Arabia sealed the victory, substitute Al Omran unleashing a powerful effort which deflected off Al Hamdan and into the net.