Uzbekistan's national team secured a 3-1 friendly victory over Iran on September 24. Eldor Shomurodov scored twice, opening the scoring in the 10th minute and adding a penalty in the 58th, to lead the side to a morale-boosting win.
Head coach Fabio Cannavaro set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Vladimir Nazarov in goal. The hosts doubled their lead in the 49th minute via an own goal from Iran's Jakhongir Urozov. Iran saw Saeid Ezatolahi and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand booked in the first half.
Late Substitutions Make Impact
Cannavaro introduced fresh legs in the second half, with Diyor Kholmatov and Rustam Jiyanov coming on just before the hour mark. Further changes followed in the 83rd minute. Substitute Kobiljon Norchaev, who had replaced Shomurodov, sealed the win in the fourth minute of added time, finishing an assist from Muhammad Makhamadzhonov. This result marks Uzbekistan's first win in their last five matches.
You can review their recent results on our stats page. Their next fixture is at home against Syria on October 1.
The Uzbekistan national team is preparing to play a friendly against Syria on October 1st. Head coach Fabio Cannavaro used a 4-2-3-1 formation in the last game against Iran. In that scheme, Vladimir Nazarov was in goal, Bekhruz Karimov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Jakhongir Urozov and Sherzod Nasrullaev were in defence, Odiljon Khamrobekov and Azizjon Ganiev operated in midfield, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Akmal Mozgovoy and Abbosbek Fayzullaev supported the attack, and Eldor Shomurodov was the lone striker.
