At the National Football Center, the friendly match between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan U-18 teams ended with a 3–1 victory for Jamoliddin Rahmatullaev’s side.
The visitors took the lead in the 16th minute through Shahismayil Jafarov, but Uzbekistan quickly responded — Quvonchbek Abraev equalized in the 25th minute.
In the second half, Abraev scored again in the 57th minute to make it 2–1, and Diyor Tojiboyev sealed the win in stoppage time — 3–1!
Coach Jamoliddin Rahmatullaev expressed satisfaction with his players’ mentality and discipline, saying this win was an important test before upcoming international competitions.
The first match between the two teams, played on October 9, had ended in a goalless draw. This time, Uzbekistan’s young players had the upper hand.
Friendly match result:
Uzbekistan U-18 — Azerbaijan U-18 3:1
Goals: Quvonchbek Abraev (25, 57), Diyor Tojiboyev (90+3) — Shahismayil Jafarov (16).
Uzbekistan U18: 1. Alishan Abdutolipov, 2. Shorahim Shorahmedov, 3. Ozod Odiljonov, 4. Behruz Karimov, 5. Azizbek Tulkinbekov, 7. Kuvonchbek Abrayev, 8. Abdulfayz Bobomurodov, 11. Ulugbek Maratov, 14. Kuanysh Saydaliyev, 19. Muhammadali Dilshodbekov, 22. Davron To'laganov.
Reserves: 1. Akbar Masharipov, 21. Sirotillo Yusupxonov, 6. Behruz Erkinov, 9. Diyor Tojiboev, 10. Fazliddin Omonkeldiyev, 13. Diyorbek Tojiyev, 15. Ozodbek Najmiddinov, 16. Shohjahon Abdumannopov, 17. Jasurbek Jumaboev, 18. Abdulvosid Soliev, 20. Feruz Zoirov, 23. Saddam Akhmadov.
Azerbaijan U18: 12. Ayhan Abbaszoda, 2. Seydi Danziev, 3. Vusal Pashayev, 7. Ziya Shakarkhanov, 11. Shahismail Jafarov, 13. Ali Gazibayev, 14. Aliakbar Rizazade, 16. Muhammadali Mammadov, 17. Ahmad Valiyev, 19. Eltun Babazada, 23. Rashad Alishov.
Reserves: 1. Khabib Khushanov, 4. Masud Alishanli, 5. Javid Malikov, 6. Tunjay Akhmadov, 8. Anor Khusainov, 9. Nihad Orujali, 10. Mehdi Mutallimli, 15. Omar Nasibov, 18. Ahliman Sulaymonzoda, 20. Murad Mammadov, 21. Rauf Gafarov.
According to the coaches, this victory of the young players was important not only in terms of results, but also in terms of morale - the team was united, confidence in victory was restored.
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