3 – 1
“Eldor Shomurodov opens the scoring for Uzbekistan just minutes after kick-off”
Pivotal“Jakhongir Urozov turns the ball into his own net moments after the restart, gifting Iran an equalizer”
Pivotal“Eldor Shomurodov steps up and converts confidently from the penalty spot to restore Uzbekistan's lead”
Pivotal“Substitute Khusayin Norchaev caps the win with a stoppage-time goal to make it 3-1”
Uzbekistan
Iran
Uzbekistan produced a ruthlessly efficient display, scoring three goals from just eight shots while Iran dominated possession at 71% but managed only two shots on target. Eldor Shomurodov was the difference-maker, opening the scoring in the 10th minute and later converting a penalty to restore the lead after Jakhongir Urozov's unfortunate own goal had levelled things early in the second half. Khusayin Norchaev, on moments after coming on as a substitute, sealed the win deep into stoppage time to cap a game defined by defensive uncertainty rather than clinical Iranian pressure. For Iran, the result raises questions about their inability to convert territorial dominance into goals, while Uzbekistan will take heart from their clinical finishing and resilience after conceding the equalizer.
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Azizbek Amonov is on, and Abbosbek Fayzullayev is off.
Khusayin Norchaev replaces Eldor Shomurodov.
Sherzod EsanovYellow CardYellow card shown to Sherzod Esanov.
On comes Makhamadzhonov, off goes Sherzod Nasrulloev.
Sherzod Esanov is on, and Odildzhon Khamrobekov is off.
Khozhiakbar Alidzhanov is on, and Bekhruzjon Karimov is off.
Red card issued.
Yellow card issued.
Mehdi Limouchi comes on for Aria Yousefi.
Ruslanbek JiyanovYellow CardYellow card shown to Ruslanbek Jiyanov.
On Amirhossein Mahmoudi, Off Mohammad Mohebi.
On comes Mohammad Ghorbani, off goes Ehsan Hajsafi.
Ruslanbek Jiyanov is substituted off for Dostonbek Khamdamov.
Ruslanbek Jiyanov is substituted off for Dostonbek Khamdamov.
Diyor Kholmatov is on, and Azizjon Ganiev is off.
Goal - Penalty - Eldor Shomurodov 2-1
Alireza BeiranvandYellow CardYellow card shown to Alireza Beiranvand.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card issued to Abbosbek Fayzullayev.
Own goal by Jakhongir Urozov levels the score at 1-1.
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
Sardar Azmoun comes on for Dennis Dargahi.
Shoja Khalilzadeh is on, and Saman Fallah is off.
Ramin Rezaeian is on, and Saleh Hardani is off.
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card shown to Saeid Ezzatolahi Afagh.
Goal! Eldor Shomurodov scores to make it 1-0.
Kick-off has occurred!
Uzbekistan host a red-hot Iran side in an international friendly billed as a serious test for the hosts. Iran arrive fresh off a strong run of results, while Uzbekistan look to find answers ahead of tougher tests to come.
