The two teams met in the 2025 U17 Asian Cup group stage, with U17 Uzbekistan winning 3-0. However, head coach Islombek Ismoilov is not too interested in this result.
We should forget the first meeting because it was in the group stage and now the situation is different, there will be other things to consider. We will try to win to bring joy to the fans and our country," Ismoilov said.
U17 Uzbekistan has had an impressive journey, winning all 5 matches before entering the final match. If they win the championship, they could become the first team since Iran U17 in 2008 to win all final matches.
On the contrary, U17 Saudi Arabia had many difficulties to advance to the final with victories in the penalty shootout with U17 Japan (quarter-finals) and U17 Korea (semi-finals).
However, head coach Mario da Silva affirmed that the team's physical strength is still guaranteed and will aim to win.
The 2025 U17 Asian Cup final between U17 Uzbekistan and U17 Saudi Arabia will take place at 22:00 on April 20 at King Fahd Sports City Stadium.
