2022 CAFA U-15 Girls Championship
The 2022 CAFA U-15 Girls Championship was the third edition of the CAFA U-15 Girls Championship, the international women's football youth championship of Central Asia organized by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) for the women's under-15 national teams of Central Asia. It was held in Tajikistan from 21 to 26 October 2022.[1] A total of 3 teams participated in the tournament, with players born on or after 1 January 2007 eligible to participate.
| 2022 CAFA U-15 Women's Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Tajikistan |
| City | Hisor |
| Dates | 21–26 October 2022 |
| Teams | 3 (from 1 sub-confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uzbekistan (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Iran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 11 (3.67 per match) |
| Attendance | 251 (84 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Mehribon Egamberdieva (4 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Asalkhon Aminjonova |
| Fair play award |  Tajikistan |
Iran were the defening champions having won the last edition.[2] but were dethroned by Uzbekistan after they finished top of the standings on superior goal difference.[3][4]
Teams
editA total of 3 (out of 6) CAFA nations entered the tournament.[5]
| Country | Appearance | Previous best performance |
|---|---|---|
| Iran |
3rd | Champions (2019) |
| Tajikistan |
3rd | Third place (2017, 2019) |
| Uzbekistan |
3rd | Champions (2017) |
- Did not enter
Venues
editAll matches were held at the following venue:
| Hisor | 2022 CAFA U-15 Girls Championship (Tajikistan) |
|---|---|
| Hisor Central Stadium | |
| Capacity: 20,000 | |
|
Main tournament
editThe main tournament schedule was announced on 18 October 2022.[6]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 4 | Champions |
| 2 | Iran
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | Runners-up |
| 3 | Tajikistan (H)
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 6–0 | Tajikistan |
|---|---|---|
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Report (UFA) Report (CAFA) |
| Iran | 2–2 | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
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Report (UFA) Report (CAFA) |
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Awards
editChampion
edit| 2022 CAFA U-15 Girls Championship winners |
|---|
 Uzbekistan Second title |
Player awards
editThe following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.[7]
| Most Valuable Player | Top Scorer | Fairplay Award | Special Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asalkhon Aminjonova
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Mehribon Egamberdieva (4 goals)
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Tajikistan
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Iran
|
Goalscorers
editThere were 11 goals scored in 3 matches, for an average of 3.67 goals per match.
4 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Source: CAFA
References
edit- ^ "В Гиссаре пройдет чемпионат CAFA-2022 среди женских юниорских сборных до 15 лет" [The CAFA-2022 Championship for Women's U-15 National Teams will be held in Hisor.]. tajsohtmon.tj (in Russian). 18 October 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Iran to play Uzbekistan in 2022 CAFA U15 Championship opener". tehrantimes.com. 21 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ "Uzbekistan lift second CAFA U-15 Women's Championship title". the-AFC.com. AFC. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Oʻzbekiston — "CAFA U-15 Womenʼs Championship 2022" gʻolibi" [Uzbekistan — winner of the 'CAFA U-15 Women’s Championship 2022]. ufa.uz (in Uzbek). Uzbekistan Football Association. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Завтра В Гиссаре Стартует Чемпионат Cafa-2022 Среди Женских Юниорских Сборных До 15 Лет" [Tomorrow, the CAFA-2022 Championship for Women's U-15 National Teams will start in Hisor.]. fft.tj (in Russian). Tajikistan Football Federation. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ "В Гиссаре пройдет чемпионат CAFA-2022 среди женских юниорских сборных до 15 лет" [The CAFA-2022 Championship for Women's U-15 National Teams will be held in Hisor.]. khovar.tj (in Russian). 18 October 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "CAFA U15 Championship 2022 trophy goes to Uzbekistan". the-cafa.com. Central Asian Football Association. 30 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.