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Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan clash in an exciting World Cup qualifier
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan faced off on Tuesday at the Stadion im. Dolena Omurzakova in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in an exciting match for the 2026 World Cup qualification. The match, which was officiated by Kuwaiti referee Ahmad Alali, ended with a 4-2 victory for Uzbekistan.
The match began at a frantic pace, with Kyrgyzstan opening the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal from J. Kojo, assisted by A. Shukurov. However, Uzbekistan quickly equalized, with a goal from E. Shomurodov in the 17th minute, assisted by O. Shukurov.
Kyrgyzstan regained the lead in the 35th minute, with a goal from O. Abdurakhmanov, assisted by E. Zarypbekov. But Uzbekistan didn’t get discouraged, and before halftime, A. Husniddin scored a goal in the 45th minute, assisted by S. Nasrullaev, tying the game 2-2.
In the second half, Uzbekistan took control of the match. O. Urunov scored a goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by E. Shomurodov, putting Uzbekistan ahead on the scoreboard.
Uzbekistan finally sealed the victory in the 80th minute with a goal from E. Shomurodov.
Despite the defeat, Kyrgyzstan showed a great fighting spirit, with 36% possession and 10 shots, 2 of them on target. Uzbekistan, on the other hand, dominated possession with 64% and made 17 shots, 9 of them on target.
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Substitutions kyrgyzstan: at minute 60 G. Alykulov came in and K. Zhyrgalbek went out., at minute 78 S. Mamyraliev came in and E. Kenjebaev went out., at minute 78 E. Batyrkanov came in and J. Kojo went out., at minute 88 S. Datsiev came in and A. Mishchenko went out., at minute 89 K. Merk came in and E. Zarypbekov went out.
Substitutions uzbekistan: at minute 62 A. Turgunboev came in and K. Alijonov went out., at minute 62 A. Abdullaev came in and R. Ashurmatov went out., at minute 75 A. Fayzullaev came in and J. Masharipov went out., at minute 89 K. Erkinov came in and O. Urunov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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