In the 1/16 finals of the U-17 World Cup, the Uzbekistan youth team performed in a fighting spirit, as the fans expected, and demonstrated their skills in a tough match against Croatia. Until the end of the evening, it consisted of mental pressure, agility, and a test of strong willpower. After the regular time, which ended with a score of 1:1, our guys won with a score of 3:4 in the penalty shootout and advanced to the quarterfinals.
From the beginning of the match, the intensity of the game was high. The squad under Islombek Ismoilov did not give up on the fight for every goal. In the 24th minute, Sadriddin Hasanov converted a skillful pass from Sayfiddin Sodiqov to open the scoring. This situation created a great spiritual uplift not only in the team, but also in thousands of fans. But the opponent wasn't a surrendering team either - in the 80th minute, Tino Kusanovich managed to equalize.
After this, the game became even more intense. Both sides tried to create a situation with various attacks, but the winner was still not determined in the main time. The solution now lies with the penalty - the moment has begun when each shot has a decisive value. The youth of Uzbekistan, not succumbing to their emotions, overcame the psychological pressure and, thanks to the unity of the striker and defenders, won with a score of 3:4.
The refereeing team - Tanguy Mebiame (Gabon), Alao Salim (Benin), Abeigne Amos (Gabon) and Filip Duyich (Canada) - carefully monitored the situations during the match and ensured the discipline of the game.
Croatia's lineup:
Matej Grahovac, Petar Kostelac, Leon Jakirovich, Raul Kumar, Carlo Paysar, Kresmir Rados, Pavel Smilanich, Tino Kusanovic, Patrick Horvat, Duje Slyshkovic, and Jona Benkotic. Several substitutions were made in the second half, and the team tried to increase their attacking power.
The composition of Uzbekistan includes:
Ibrohim Shokirov, Muhammad Hakimov, Mo'minxon Bahodirxonov, Sadriddin Hasanov, Nurbek Sarsenbayev, Sayfiddin Sodiqov, Abdumalik Anvarov, Muhammadali Musaxanov, Azizbek Abdumuminov, Abubakir Shukurullayev, and Azizbek Erimbetov. During the match, the team performed at a high level, both tactically and physically. Ne'matulloh Rustamjonov, Asilbek Aliyev, Behruz Saidmurodov, and Muhammad Habibullayev also came on as substitutions.
During the match, a number of players received warnings. In particular, Muhammad Hakimov and Sayfiddin Sodiqov from Uzbekistan received their cards, while Duje Slishkovich and Leon Jakirovich from Croatia received their cards.
This game was not just a result, but a game of character, patience, tone, and willpower. Our national team's successful completion of this stage of the playoffs inspired new hopes and dreams in the hearts of the fans. Now our team will face an even stronger opponent, the Italy U-17 national team, in the quarter-finals, and this will certainly be another big challenge.
We wish our youth good luck - today they demonstrated a true lesson of courage.
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