“We have to be better prepared to face Uzbekistan, and we are doing so by watching their previous games so that we will be ready to face them,” said Indra.

“We are familiar with the team and their game because we played them at the AFC Asian U23 Cup and twice in Jakarta. We also saw them in action against Yemen and will have to further analyse this game and take whatever opportunities that come our way.”

One of the things that Indra would have looked to improve from the 3-0 loss to IR Iran, will be their finishing with four attempts on target against the Central Asians unable to produce the desired outcome.

Likewise for Uzbekistan - who picked up a 1-0 win over Yemen - with head coach Farhod Nishonov undoubtedly looking at how their 14 attempts only produced three shots on target in their opening match.

Muhammadali Urinboev’s goal gave the reigning champions a winning start but alterations to the starting line-up could be on the cards for Nishonov as Uzbekistan look to register successive wins which could see them booking a quarter-final spot with a match in hand.

Venue: Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Centre Stadium (Shenzhen)

Kick-off: Sunday, 19:30 (UTC+8)