The Uzbekistan U-17 national team, under the leadership of Islombek Ismailov, is successfully continuing its journey at the World Junior Championship. Our team, having demonstrated a strong game, teamwork, and level of preparedness in successive stages, finally reached the quarter-finals. It is at this stage of the competition that the opponents are stronger, every centimeter of the field is debatable, and every mistake can determine fate.
Therefore, the upcoming match against the Italian national team is crucial not only from a playful perspective but also from a psychological one. A match against a country with such a football school as Italy always requires special attention, additional strength, and high attention. The match will kick off on November 18th at 5:30 PM Tashkent time at the 8th stadium of the renowned "Espire" academy in Qatar. For fans, this is an opportunity to clearly see the character of the new generation of our team.
Our teenagers have played with respect for their opponents, but with self-confidence, in every game so far. Their main strengths are speed in attack, rational control in midfield, and persistence in defense. They must demonstrate this even more firmly in the clash with Italy. Because at this stage, every situation, every small detail is of great importance.
At the same time, another important match will be in the spotlight on November 18th. The Uzbekistan national team will play against Iran in the final of the international friendly tournament. This match is also one of the most exciting games of the day and is scheduled to start at 21:00. Our guys will have the opportunity to prove themselves in this competition, to show how well they are formed as a team.
The Iranian national team is considered one of the most stable and serious rivals of regional football. Therefore, this match in the final stage will test the national team's overall preparedness, tactical maturity, and ability to study the opponent during the game. The balance between the young and experienced players in our national team, the initiative of creative players, and confidence in defense greatly influence the result.
November 18 is a date that can become a real holiday for football fans in the country. Throughout the day, the change of generations, the emergence of new talents, and the testing of the national team - all this happens simultaneously. Both matches provide important insights into the future and current state of our football.
And for the fans, there is only one task - to inspire the teams, believe in their work, and support them in their next steps. Because in every positive result on the field, the share of that trust, that support, will be significant.
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