Before the Round of 16 match of the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, Croatia’s youth national team defender Raul Kumar shared his thoughts about the upcoming clash against Uzbekistan. He noted that the team came to the tournament with great ambitions and is ready to fight for every moment on the pitch.
“We didn’t come here by chance. We prepared thoroughly for this tournament in Qatar. In every match, we showed discipline, character, and what we are capable of. Our goal is to go as far as possible, and we will fight to the end to achieve it,” said Kumar, a player of the “Istra” club.
The young defender, along with his teammates, performed well in the group stage, and now their full focus is on the match against Uzbekistan.
Mood before the match
Croatia’s youth team finished second in Group “C”, displaying confident and consistent performances. They achieved good results against Senegal and the UAE and are now stepping into the knockout stage with determination to reach their goals.
Experts believe that this match could become one of the most exciting encounters of the tournament, as both teams have young, energetic players and play a fast, attacking style of football.
Match date and time
The match between Uzbekistan and Croatia U-17 teams will take place on November 15, starting at 20:45 Tashkent time. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals and continue their journey in the tournament.
For football fans, this evening promises to be another test and a chance to witness history in the making.
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