With the 9th round of the Iranian championship behind us, the "Istiqlol" team, where Uzbek footballers are playing, has once again been in the spotlight. The convincing victory over "Aluminium Arak" (3:1) at home gave the team not only important points, but also individual achievements for some players. Among them, the most recognized name is Rustam Ashurmatov.
The symbolic team of the week, ranked among the official achievements of the Iranian championship, has been announced. Defender of the Uzbekistan national team Rustam Ashurmatov also took part in it. This was a worthy assessment of his reliable and consistent performance in recent games in Tehran.
During the match, Ashurmatov was the team's main support point in defense and successfully stopped the opponent's attacks several times. His actions were noted as an important factor in the team's success.
It's worth noting that Istiqlol is performing well in the Iranian league this season. Stability and systematic play in the team's defense became one of the main strengths. Ashurmatov is positioned as one of the leaders at the center of this system.
Iranian sports publications also named Rustam Ashurmatov as the most reliable defender of the week. They emphasized his calm movements in the game, his correct positioning, and his ability to leave no room for opposing forwards.
The successful performance of Uzbek footballers in the "Istiqlol" team is important not only for the club, but also for the prestige of the Uzbekistan national team.
Currently, the team is contending for one of the top places in the championship table, and Rustam Ashurmatov inspires confidence in the team with his skill and experience in every match.
This is not only a personal achievement, but also another positive example for Uzbek football on the international stage.
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