Uzbekistan U-21 narrowly lose to Qatar in Doha

Uzbekistan’s U-21 national team, coached by Ravshan Haydarov, played a friendly match in Doha against Qatar’s U-23 side. According to the UFA press service, the game was held behind closed doors.

In an exciting and intense match, the hosts won 2–1. Both teams played proactively, but in the decisive moments the Qataris were more clinical.

Uzbekistan’s youth team scored their only goal through Saidumarkhon Saidnurullayev to reduce the deficit. However, they failed to convert chances to equalize.

Friendly match

Qatar U-23 — Uzbekistan U-21 2–1

Goal: Saidumarkhon Saidnurullayev

This friendly was important for the team to gain international experience, test tactical ideas, and identify shortcomings ahead of upcoming competitions.