In yesterday's game, one event was slightly overlooked. According to statistics, Oston Urunov dribbled 19 times in 70 minutes. This number is not only an indicator of personal skill, but also a criterion for initiative and courage in changing the game script - the aspect in one-on-one episodes, the sense of distance, and not losing initiative in a difficult moment were demonstrated with playful arguments.
It is noted that this is an absolute record among the games in the AFC classification. That is, such high dribbling effectiveness is rare in official meetings recorded at the continental level. Such an indicator gives a tactical advantage in terms of breaking through the opponent's tight defense, creating fouls, and forcing the opponent to make a positional decision - especially in high-pressure matches like the final.
As a reminder, Uzbekistan defeated Iran 1-0 in the final of the CAFA Nation Cup yesterday and became the winner of the competition. Urunov replaced Ruslan Jiyanov in the second half and played in the second half and extra time. During this period, he increased the balance of speed on the wing, repeatedly forcing the opponent's defense into a direct duel - as a result, he expanded the offensive space and created favorable conditions for maneuvering and decision-making for his teammates.
The absolute record also affects the psychology of the game: the opponent's defenders begin to apply excessive precautions after one-on-one situations, which contributes to the formation of gaps in the center. At such a moment, dribbling is not just a personal show - it is a strategic weapon that constitutes the first stage of the attack. A striking example of this is Urunov's 19 deceptive actions within 70 minutes.
The final point - 1:0 - left the necessary mark on history, but one of the important details inside the game was precisely the dynamics of dribbling. In post-achievement analyses, this indicator highlighted the team's ability to play on a large scale, create an advantage from a simple situation, and retain initiative under pressure. Now the focus is on the next steps and stability: maintaining such pace and courage serves as an effective game even in different scenarios.
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