AFC U23 Asian Cup
Confidence is running high in both camps with Uzbekistan targeting a fifth semi-final appearance while China PR are aiming for their first.
Bakhromov, who plays for PFC Nasaf in the Uzbekistan Super League, is determined to see his team join their predecessors who have achieved great success across AFC age-group competitions.
“Tomorrow, we are going to have an important match,” said the midfielder who started in all three group matches. “We have shown that we can deal with difficult matches and we want to continue our run.
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“We know the Chinese team are great opponents but tomorrow, we will demonstrate our best capabilities to try to reach the next stage.
“When we see how well Uzbekistan teams of all age groups are doing, it’s a motivation for us to do well too.”
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The reason for China PR reaching the knockout stage for the first time is clear - the defence. At the centre of it is goalkeeper Li, who made 16 saves in keeping three clean sheets in the group stage.
“I’m very happy to have reached the quarter-finals,” said the Qingdao West Coast custodian. “Now that we are here, of course the hope is to go even further.
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“It was not just me saving those shots but also the other players in the team.
“I’m grateful for the training that the coaches have given me and I’m just doing the job that I’m given. For tomorrow, we are preparing as usual and it’s important that we play according to how we are instructed.”
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