At the “Dostlik” Stadium in Tashkent region, the Uzbekistan U-20 national team faced Kazakhstan U-21 in an international friendly match. The hosts secured victory in the final moments of a tense and competitive encounter.
The only goal of the match came in the 84th minute, scored by Firdavs Abdurakhmonov. His precise shot brought a confident win and a strong morale boost for the home side.
Throughout the match, both teams played evenly, but the Uzbek players showed greater speed and discipline, which allowed them to dominate. The coaching staff expressed satisfaction with their performance — the team was stable in defense and active in attack.
Thus, Abdurakhmonov’s winning goal gave Uzbekistan an important psychological advantage. The teams will meet again on October 14, and the return match is expected to be even more exciting.
Friendly Match Result:
Uzbekistan U-20 — Kazakhstan U-21 1:0
October 12 | Dostlik Stadium, Tashkent region
Goal: Firdavs Abdurakhmonov (84)
Uzbekistan U-20: Muratbayev, Hamidov, Rizaqulov, Bahromov, Saidnurullayev, O'rinboyev, Jumayev, O'rmonjonov, Rejabaliyev, Fomin, Abdullayev.
Reserves: Murkayev, Rustamov, Ergashev, Abdunazarov, Murtazoyev, Ahmadjonov, Reimov, Ubaydullayev, Abdurahmonov, Xayrullayev, Yorqinboyev, Haydarov, Ibrayimov.
Kazakhstan U21: 22. Miras Richard, 3. Temirlan Murzagaliyev, 4. Sultan Askarov, 5. Nikita Gubarev (13. Ramazan Karimov, 62), 6. Abinur Nurimbet (8. Olzhas Baybek, 46), 7. Nurali Jaksilik (14. Gleb Valgushev, 62), 11. Jan Trufanov (2. Zhansultan Mukhametkhanov, 72), 16. Alikhan Serikbay, 17. Magzhan Toktibay, 20. Vyacheslav Raskatov (10. David Yessimbetov, 62), 21. Ayan Baydevletov (19. Tamerlan Agimanov, 46).
Reserves: 1. Dulat Talisbayev, 12. Abilkhair Aliakbar, 15. Ali Turganov, 18. Bakhtiyar Toleuov.
Yellow cards: Dilshod Abdullayev (17), Ayan Baydevletov (30), Saidumarxon Saidnurullayev (44), Alikhan Serikbay (57), Rustambek Fomin (80), Abdug'afur Haydarov (88).
This victory became an important test for Uzbekistan U-20 ahead of future major tournaments — the young squad continues to improve both in results and in the quality of play.
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