Tomorrow, the national team will play against Iran in the decisive final match of the CAFA Nation's Cup-2025. For "White Wolves," this day will be a test not only for the result, but also for character: high pressure, struggle for each episode, and not making a single small mistake.
According to reports, the White Wolves have clashed with the Persians 10 times as hosts. In these matches, 3 draws and 7 victories of Iran were recorded. The teams' last 2 matches in Tashkent ended with scores of 2:2 and 0:0, which means that the matches between them in recent years have been stable and evenly contested. Our compatriots scored 3 goals and conceded 13 goals against their opponents in these games - therefore, the discipline in defense, painless passing of standards, and the speed of decision-making in the center will become decisive factors.
Before the final, the main task is clear: controlling the tempo of the game, correctly executing pressing, effectively using gaps on the wings, and maintaining discipline in standard situations. Mental preparation is also important - because at such a stage, every episode, every missed minute radically changes the game script. Support from fans, team discipline, and mutual support are very powerful at this point.
Below is an unchanged list of home matches between the two teams:
- 10.10.2024. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:0
- 21.11.2023. Uzbekistan - Iran 2:2
- 20.06.2023. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:1
- 08.10.2020. Uzbekistan - Iran 1:2
- 11.09.2018. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:1
- 06.10.2016. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:1
- 11.06.2015. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:1
- 03.06.2012. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:1
- 05.09.2009. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:0
- 14.12.1998. Uzbekistan - Iran 0:4
In conclusion, although the numbers represent a difficult test for our team, the balance in the last two matches (2:2 and 0:0) gives confidence and enthusiasm before the final. Now all attention is focused on strength, discipline, and determination in single combat. In the final, the team that minimizes mistakes and quickly and wisely utilizes the situation is close to victory.
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