Uzbekistan defeats North Korea in a tight match
Uzbekistan defeated North Korea by 1-0 in a hard-fought match corresponding to the third round of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The only goal of the match came in the 20th minute, when Jaloliddin Masharipov took advantage of a pass from Sardor Nasrullaev to beat the North Korean goalkeeper. North Korea had the chance to tie in the 40th minute, but Kim Kang II missed a penalty.
The match was characterized by the fight in midfield and numerous substitutions on both sides. Uzbekistan had more control of the ball (47% possession) and generated more scoring chances (13 shots, 4 on target). However, North Korea also had its opportunities, although it failed to capitalize on them.
Statistics:
* Uzbekistan: 47% possession, 13 shots (4 on target, 9 off target), 6 corners, 11 fouls, No yellow cards, No red cards
* North Korea: 53% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 3 off target), 1 corner, 14 fouls, No yellow cards, No red cards
Match Details:
* Date: September 5, 2024
* City: Tashkent
* Stadium: Milliy Stadioni
* Referee: Ahmed Abu Bakar Said Al Kaf, Oman
* League: World Cup – Asia Qualification
* Season: 2026
* Round: 3rd Round – 1
* Country: World
Substitutions north korea: at minute 46 J. Ri came in and Kim Kuk-Jin went out., at minute 72 Choe Ju-Song came in and I. Ri went out., at minute 72 Ri Un-Chol came in and Kim Kuk-Bom went out., at minute 81 Jong Il-Gwan came in and P. Chung-Song went out., at minute 87 Ri Hun came in and P. Kim went out.
Substitutions uzbekistan: at minute 60 A. Fayzullaev came in and O. Urunov went out., at minute 71 F. Sayfiyev came in and K. Alijonov went out., at minute 71 A. Abdullaev came in and O. Shukurov went out., at minute 87 A. Mozgovoy came in and J. Masharipov went out., at minute 87 B. Abdikholikov came in and E. Shomurodov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Uzbekistan
Titulares:
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