The Uzbekistan U-17 national team, led by Islambek Ismailov, participating in the World Cup in Qatar, has once again filled the hearts of the fans with joy. Having defeated Panama 6:1 in the 3rd round of the group stage, our youth team not only qualified for the playoffs but also received great attention from international media.
After the match, a number of leading European sports publications highly appreciated the victory of the Uzbek youth. In particular, the famous Spanish newspaper "AS" published an analytical article about this match and specifically noted the performance of the Uzbekistan national team.
The publication writes:
"Panama suffered a historic defeat at the World Cup, and Uzbekistan took second place in the group. Although Panama performed well with the senior national team, they were unsuccessful at youth level this time. The U-17 team lost to Uzbekistan 1:6 in the championship in Qatar, recording one of the worst results in history."
The analysis emphasizes that errors and ineffective attacks in the Panamanian defense led to the opponent's dominance. The team failed to score a single point in three games and remained last in the group with a goal difference of -9.
According to AS, although there wasn't a significant difference in statistics in the match, Uzbekistan dominated the game. The young talent, Sayfiddin Sodiqov, actively moved across the entire wing, disrupting the opponent's defensive system. He scored one goal, made another pass, and became the leader on the field.
The publication also highlighted Uzbekistan's overall result in its analysis:
The Uzbekistan U-17 team finished second in the group stage. This is an important turning point for Asian football. The senior national team will also participate in the 2026 World Cup for the first time in history."
The article also mentions the performance of Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov. According to AS, with his discipline and leadership qualities, he inspires hope not only for young players but also for the national team.
These recognitions are of great importance for Uzbek football. The youth team is entering history not only with victory, but also with recognition from the European press.
For fans of Uzbekistan, this team is the pride and hope of the new generation.
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