The former top scorer of Uzbekistan spoke about the match against the UAE

The famous former striker of the Uzbek national team, one of the most effective scorers in the history of the national team, Maksim Shatskikh shared his thoughts on the eve of the decisive match against the UAE. According to the legendary player, now is not the time to look for excuses, but to achieve results.

“I expect only a ticket to the World Cup from our national team tomorrow. This is not just sport - this is fulfilling the hopes of millions of fans,” Maksim Shatskikh said passionately.

In his opinion, avoiding defeat in the away match against the UAE will open a historic door for our team. Regardless of the result, only one thing is important - to fight on the field, act with character and love.

Former striker full of confidence
Maxim Shatskikh is full of confidence in his team. According to him, the current composition of the “white wolves” has a lot of talent and they should go out on the field only for the result.

“This opportunity is not just about sports. It is about national pride, it is about hope for the younger generation. The goal that has been awaited for years is now within our reach. We have no right to stop now,” he said.

Reminder:
The UAE-Uzbekistan match will be held on June 5 at 21:00 Tashkent time at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. A draw is enough for Uzbekistan to qualify for the World Cup, while the UAE can only keep their hopes alive with a victory.

Conclusion:
Maxim Shatskikh’s words are not just football considerations, but an expression of national feelings from the heart. For the national team, June 5 is a day of struggle not only against the opponent, but also against history, expectations and the trust of the fans.

Now the time has come. We must prove on the field that we deserve a place.