The international friendly tournament in the UAE has reached its peak, and now it's time for one of the most anticipated semi-final matches - the clash between the national teams of Uzbekistan and Egypt. For fans, the main information about both teams and what aspects to focus on before the match are of primary interest.
National team of Uzbekistan - on the threshold of a new history
The Uzbekistan national team, led by Fabio Cannavaro, achieved the long-awaited goal of reaching the final stage of the World Cup for the first time. The national team is currently in the process of serious preparation for participation in the World Cup, which will be jointly held by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Last month's friendly matches were also part of it: a convincing 2-0 victory over Kuwait and a minimal 1-2 defeat against Uruguay despite a good game. Now, during the tournament in the UAE, we are facing an experienced opponent like Egypt.
Cannavaro has recruited 26 players for his November training camp. The appearance of new names from the list - Dostonbek Khamdamov and Sardor Bakhromov - indicates that the competition in the team has intensified.
The team has experienced key players such as Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Odiljon Hamrobekov, and Abduqodir Husanov. Abduvohid Ne'matov is expected to be the main candidate for the goal.
Egypt - new goals of the African grand
The Egyptian national team, considered one of the strongest and most experienced teams in Africa, easily qualified for the World Cup. The results of the qualifying stage are a clear example of this - 8 wins, 2 draws, and a very reliable game.
The presence of leading players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush further enhances the team's potential. The team's list, released yesterday, also includes top players such as Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ahmed Said Ziza, and Mustafa Mohamed.
However, one of the opponent's key players, Umar Marmush, will not participate in the match against Uzbekistan. He left the camp for family reasons. At the same time, fans are expecting the main star, Mohamed Salah, to enter the field.
Pre-game losses
Two key players in the Uzbekistan national team - Abbosbek Fayzullayev and Jaloliddin Masharipov - will miss matches in the UAE due to injuries. Although both have returned to the recovery process, they cannot help the team.
In Egypt, the aforementioned absence of Marmusch was the main loss.
Where and when is the debate?
The Uzbekistan - Egypt match, which is generating great interest, will take place on Friday, November 14, at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match kicks off at 9:00 PM Tashkent time.
In short, both teams are expected to face a serious test before the World Cup. Analysts perceive this match not as a friendly, but as an important one for assessing the opponent's real potential.
For fans, one thing is clear: a very interesting match is expected under the UAE sky on Friday evening.
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