Pakhtakor and Al-Wasl FC clash in a tight AFC Champions League match
Pakhtakor and Al-Wasl FC played a hard-fought match in the AFC Champions League, with Al-Wasl FC securing a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Sofiane Bouftini in the 64th minute.
The match started with a high tempo, both teams looking to take the initiative. Pakhtakor dominated possession (63%), but Al-Wasl FC proved more effective in attack.
In the 10th minute, Pakhtakor received the first yellow card of the match when D. Ceran was cautioned. Al-Wasl FC responded with a yellow card for Caio Canedo in the 57th minute.
In the 64th minute, Al-Wasl FC broke the deadlock. Sofiane Bouftini, assisted by Nicolás Giménez, scored the only goal of the game.
From that point on, Al-Wasl FC focused on controlling the game while Pakhtakor sought an equalizer. However, the Uzbek side couldn’t find a way to break down Al-Wasl FC’s defense.
Pakhtakor ended the match with two yellow cards, while Al-Wasl FC received only one. In total, Al-Wasl FC managed 12 shots, four of them on target, while Pakhtakor only managed six shots, one of them on target.
Ultimately, Al-Wasl FC took all three points from Tashkent thanks to a crucial goal and a solid defense, leaving Pakhtakor with the feeling of having missed an opportunity to gain important points in the Group.
Substitutions al-wasl fc: at minute 70 H. Seferovic came in and Caio Canedo went out., at minute 81 A. Salmeen came in and A. Saleh went out., at minute 81 S. Awad came in and T. Uchino went out.
Substitutions pakhtakor: at minute 72 I. Ibrokhimov came in and S. Sobirkhuzhaev went out., at minute 72 U. Adkhamzoda came in and D. Khamdamov went out., at minute 85 M. Usmonov came in and D. Abdumannopov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Pakhtakor
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Al-Wasl FC
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