After a heated quarterfinal match, it got here right down to penalties.
Qatar’s goalkeeper Barsham had three saves, pushing his staff into the semifinals of the Asian Cup.
Uzbekistan striker Odildzhon Hamrobekov says his staff couldn’t have given any extra.
“We got here to the pitch to win however a penalty [shootout] is at all times received by the staff who’ve extra luck,” he informed the official broadcast.
“Every thing was good on the Asian Cup – all of the organisation – so I want to thank them.
“I want to specific my gratitude to all of the help given by the followers.”
There might be reduction and pleasure within the Qatari camp after conserving their dream of a house title win alive.
There may even be some celebrations earlier than the staff and its followers start preparations for Wednesday’s semifinal in opposition to a powerful Iran facet at Al Thumama Stadium.
