Uzbekistan powers past Thailand 2-1 to quarterfinal at AFC Asian Cup

DOHA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Uzbekistan beat Thailand 2-1 in a Round of 16 match on Tuesday at the AFC Asian Cup.

Azizbek Turgunboev, the winger for Pakhtakor club in the Uzbekistan Super League, and Abbosbek Fayzullaev from CSKA Moscow, scored in each half to book a fifth quarterfinal appearance for their national team.

Uzbekistan will meet defending champions Qatar in the next round as the hosts beat Pales