In the crucial match against Palestine, the youth team of our country won with a score of 2:1 and maintained the lead in the group. With this result, the team scored 7 points and brought the goal difference to +5.
AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
Uzbekistan - Palestine 2:1
Goals: Behruz Askarov (Nodir Abdurazzoqov) 25', Rustam Turdimurodov (Nodir Abdurazzoqov) 85' - Muhammad Sanduqa 70'
Uzbekistan: 21.Edem Nemanov, 3.Zafarmurod Abdiraxmatov (2.Izzatillo Po'latov, 89), 6.Jahongir O'rozov, 8.Behruz Asqarov, 10.Umarali Rahmonaliyev (14.Oybek O'rmonjonov, 77), 13.Asilbek Jumayev (16.Samandar Mavlonqulov, 68), 15.Diyor Ortiqboyev, 17.Nodir Abdurazzoqov, 20.Mahmudjon Mahamadjonov (18.Saidafzalxon Axrorov, 77), 22.Otabek Ahadov, 23.Rustam Turdimurodov (19.Muhammadali Reimov, 89).
Substitutes: 1.Otabek Boymurodov, 12.Samandar Muratbayev, 5.Dilshod Abdullayev, 7.Aziz Kholmurodov, 9.Sherzod Esanov, 11.Sardor Bahromov.
Currently, there is a Kyrgyzstan national team with the same number of points - 7 points. However, their goal difference remains +1. Therefore, the "young tent makers" cannot surpass our results.
The hosts will play against Sri Lanka today at 7:00 PM. However, the result of this match will not affect the Uzbek guys' qualification. Because according to the regulations, along with the group winners, the top 4 runners-up will also advance to the final stage.
Based on the current situation, it can be said that the holders of the second place in other groups cannot surpass Uzbekistan in the ranking. Thus, our guys secured their spot in the final stage of the Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.
It should be noted that the final stage of the competition will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to 25, 2026.
Thus, the young national team once again demonstrated its will and strength. And now all our attention is on the big tournament in Saudi Arabia!
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