The Asian Cup 1/8 final saw a penalty shootout between hosts Tajikistan and Middle East rivals UAE. Tajikistan won the match with a thrilling 5-4 comeback to advance to the last 8.
It is worth mentioning that this is the first time in the history of Tajikistan's team to break through the barrier of the top eight in the Asian Cup tournament. In the group stage, the Tajikistan team's match with our Chinese men's soccer team ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams showing good strength.
