In the first round of the FIFA Series, the Uzbekistan national team, led by Fabio Cannavaro, faced off against Gabon and achieved an impressive result. The African side started quickly, taking the lead in the 6th minute.
However, our team responded swiftly, with Eldor Shomurodov equalizing with a precise strike in the 13th minute.
At the start of the second half, Uzbekistan players intensified their attacks, and Jahongir O'rozov took the lead in the 59th minute. Thus, the national team kept the opponent under pressure through effective offensive moves and a strategic style of play.
In the added time of the match, Alisher Odilov scored the final goal in the 90+4th minute with a precise shot, ending the game with a score of 3:1.
This victory allowed the Uzbekistan national team to start the tournament successfully and demonstrate competitive spirit in front of fans.
FIFA Series. Round 1
Uzbekistan – Gabon 3:1
Goals: Eldor Shomurodov 13, Jahongir O'rozov 59, Alisher Odilov 90+4 – Teddy Averlant 6
Uzbekistan's starting lineup: 1.O'tkir Yusupov, 3.Hojiakbar Alijonov, 5.Rustam Ashurmatov, 7.Otabek Shukurov, 9.Odil Hamrobekov, 10.Aziz G'aniyev, 11.Oston O'runov, 13.Sherzod Nasrullayev, 14.Eldor Shomurodov, 15.Umar Eshmurodov, 24.Jahongir O'rozov.
On the bench: 12.Abduvohid Ne'matov, 16.Botirali Ergashev, 4.Farruh Sayfiyev, 6.Akmal Mozgovoy, 8.Jamshid Iskanderov, 17.Doston Hamdamov, 18.Alisher Odilov, 19.Ibrohim Ibragimov, 20.Behruz Karimov, 21.Igor Sergeev, 22.Umarali Rahmonaliyev, 23.Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, 25.Muhammadqodir Hamraliyev, 26.Sherzod Temirov.
Thus, the national team under Fabio Cannavaro made a strong impression in its first match before fans and appears determined to deliver effective performances in upcoming rounds.
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