The U-23 national team of Uzbekistan, led by Ravshan Khaydarov, played a friendly match against the Russian U-23 team as part of a training camp in Antalya. The match served as a serious test for our youth team.
The match started with a very fast start for the Russians. They opened the score in the first minute of the match and demonstrated their superiority. This goal was an unexpected blow for the Uzbek youth team.
After that, Khaydarov's team gradually entered the game and tried to take the initiative. In the last minutes of the first half, our team launched an effective attack. Dynamo striker Firdavs Abdurakhmanov equalized the score with a beautiful shot, giving the fans hope - 1:1.
In the second half, the game became even more tense. Both teams intensified their struggle for victory. However, in the 60th minute, the Russians managed to take the lead again. This goal decided the fate of the match.
During the remaining time, the Uzbek youth team made several attempts to equalize the score, but they were unsuccessful. As a result, the Russian U-23 team won 2:1.
During the match, the coaching staff made a number of substitutions and tested new players. This was an important step towards further strengthening the team and finding the optimal option.
Friendly match. March 27
Russia U23 - Uzbekistan U23 - 2:1
Goals: Andrey Ivlev 1', Gleb Popilotov 60' - Firdavs Abdurahmonov 44'.
Uzbekistan U23: Samandar Muratbaev, Dilshod Murtazoev (Narimon Ahmadonov 63'), Giyosjon Rizakulov, Ravshan Khairullaev (Muhammedali Reimov 72'), Sardor Bahromov (Rustam Fomin 63'), Saidumarkhan Saidnurullaev (Nurlan Ibraimov 63'), Muhammadali Orinboev (Ollobergan Karimov 72'), Firdavs Abdurahmanov (Javahir Ubaidullaev 72'), Dilshod Abdullaev, Amirbek Saidov (Asilbek Jumaev 46'), Muhammadbabur Karimov (Roziboy Fayzullaev 82').
For your information, the Uzbekistan U-23 team will play its next match within this training camp on March 30 against Albania. This match will be an opportunity for our youth to once again demonstrate their capabilities.
Thus, although the result was not as expected, the team did not stop fighting and gained the necessary experience for future matches.
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