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«Мы должны стараться не подпускать их близко». Элдор Шомуродов — о матче Узбекистана против Катара
“We must try not to let them get close.” Eldor Shomurodov on the Uzbekistan-Qatar Match
Background: The Uzbekistan-Qatar Match
On September 21, 2022, the Uzbekistan national football team faced off against the Qatar national football team in a friendly match. The match was held at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Uzbekistan entered the match as the higher-ranked team, but Qatar was the home team and had a strong record at the stadium.
Pre-Match Expectations
Before the match, there were mixed expectations. Some experts predicted that Uzbekistan would win the match due to their higher FIFA ranking. Others believed that Qatar would be a tough opponent, especially playing at home.
Match Summary: Uzbekistan's Dominant Performance
The match started with both teams playing cautiously. However, Uzbekistan gradually took control of the game and began to create more chances. In the 25th minute, Eldor Shomurodov scored a stunning goal to give Uzbekistan the lead. Qatar tried to equalize, but they were unable to break down Uzbekistan's defense. In the second half, Uzbekistan continued to dominate the match and scored two more goals to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Player Ratings: Shomurodov Shines
Eldor Shomurodov was named the man of the match for his outstanding performance. He scored one goal and set up another. Other notable performers for Uzbekistan included Oybek Bozorov, who made several key saves, and Jaloliddin Masharipov, who controlled the midfield.
Post-Match Reaction: Uzbekistan Delighted, Qatar Disappointed
After the match, Uzbekistan coach Srecko Katanec was delighted with his team's performance. He said, “We played very well today. We controlled the game from start to finish and deserved to win.” Qatar coach Felix Sanchez was disappointed with his team's performance. He said, “We didn't play well today. We made too many mistakes and Uzbekistan punished us.”
Conclusion: Uzbekistan's Impressive Victory
Uzbekistan's 3-0 victory over Qatar was an impressive result. It showed that Uzbekistan is a team to be reckoned with in Asian football. The victory will also give Uzbekistan confidence ahead of their upcoming matches in the AFC Asian Cup.