The AFC U-23 Asian Cup is underway in Saudi Arabia. The Group С clash between two strong sides — Uzbekistan’s U-23 team and Iran — ended in a 0–0 draw.
Uzbekistan’s young players, led by head coach Ravshan Haydarov, put in a very strong performance against Iran. Neither side managed to score, but most importantly, both teams played well in this match.
Iran national team: Mohammad Halifeh, Danial Iri, Muhammadmahdi Zare (Arshia Vosufjifard, 59), Amirmohammad Razagina, Reza Gandi Pur (Mohammad Askari, 71), Puria Latififar, Yadegar Rostami, Mohammad Javad Hussaynnajod (Erfan Jamshidi, 71), Said Mahdi Mahdavi, Farzin Moamelagari.
Uzbekistan national team: Samandar Muratbayev, Saidxon Hamidov, G‘iyosjon Rizakulov, Ravshan Xayrullayev, Sardor Bahromov, Saidumarxon Saidnurullayev (Muhammedali Reimov, 73), Asilbek Jumayev, Behruz Karimov, Amirbek Saidov, Dilshod Abdullayev, Nurlan Ibrayimov.
With the draw, Uzbekistan’s U-23 side moved to 4 points and levelled with leaders South Korea. Iran stayed third with 2 points. In the final round, Uzbekistan will face South Korea in a decisive battle for a place in the next stage. The key match is scheduled for January 13.
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