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 gained by the staff who’ve extra luck,” he informed the official broadcast.
“The whole lot was good on the Asian Cup – all of the organisation – so I wish to thank them.
“I wish to categorical my gratitude to all of the help given by the followers.”
There can be aid and pleasure within the Qatari camp after protecting their dream of a house title win alive.
There can even be some celebrations earlier than the staff and its followers start preparations for Wednesday’s semifinal in opposition to a powerful Iran aspect at Al Thumama Stadium.