The draw for the next World Cup took place, and the Uzbekistan national team qualified for Group "K." We will face an opponent from Portugal, Colombia, and the trio of Congo/Jamaica/New Caledonia. After the draw, heated discussions began among football fans and experts. Well-known commentator Abror Jurakulov also shared his thoughts on the Sports.uz website.
He emphasized that it is incorrect to accurately assess the group as "very light" or "very heavy."
"This draw is neither extremely lucky nor unlucky. For example, if we take the group with France and Senegal, the situation there could have been much more difficult. In any case, at the World Cup, it is necessary to be ready for any opponent. "We must not become accustomed to the notion that it is difficult and easy; we must work with the group that fate has given us," says Jurakulov.
Which opponent can you get points from?
According to the well-known commentator, the match against Portugal will be difficult, but there is a chance against Colombia:
"The match against Portugal won't be easy. But the chances of getting points against Colombia are quite realistic. Before the match with Egypt, almost no one expected a victory from us, but the team proved itself. The thought that "we are participating for the first time" can negatively affect the minds of football players. On the contrary, it's time to strengthen the belief that "we are a strong team."
If we can't leave the group...
Abror Jurakulov says that this possibility should also be taken seriously:
"Of course, I want him to make it to the playoffs. If we can't get out, naturally, I'll be a bit upset. But I don't accept this as a tragedy. In any case, we must first look for fault in ourselves."
As can be seen from Jurakulov's thoughts, the specialist's confidence is high, but he still maintains a realistic approach. The Uzbekistan national team will participate in the World Cup for the first time, but this fact should not be fear, but an incentive to write a new history. And the fans can be sure of one thing - the team tries to say its word in every game.
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