FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Kyrgyz Republic vs Uzbekistan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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  • 15': Joel Kojo
  • 35': Odilzhon Abdurahmanov
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  • 17': Eldor Shomurodov
  • 45': Khusniddin Alikulov
  • 72': Oston Urunov

About

Kyrgyz Republic are hosting Uzbekistan at Stadion im. Dolena Omurzakova, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Match Commentary

  • 15': Joel Kojo (Kyrgyz Republic) Goal at 15'
  • 17': Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) Goal at 17'
  • 34': Rustamjon Ashurmatov (Uzbekistan) Yellow Card at 34'
  • 35': Odilzhon Abdurahmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) Goal at 35'
  • 45': Khusniddin Alikulov (Uzbekistan) Goal at 45'
  • 61': Gulzhigit Alykulov (Kyrgyz Republic) Substitution at 61'
  • 62': Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 62'
  • 62': Azizbek Turgunboev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 62'
  • 72': Oston Urunov (Uzbekistan) Goal at 72'
  • 75': Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 75'
  • 79': Ernist Batyrkanov (Kyrgyz Republic) Substitution at 79'
  • 79': Suiuntbek Mamyraliev (Kyrgyz Republic) Substitution at 79'
  • 88': Said Datsiev (Kyrgyz Republic) Substitution at 88'
  • 89': Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) Substitution at 89'
  • 89': Hojimat Erkinov (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 89'
  • 90'+4': Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) Yellow Card at 94'

Statistics

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8 Fouls 4
2 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
7 Corner Kicks 3
0 Saves 6
62.8 Possession 37.2
17 SHOTS 11
9 ON GOAL 2
0.5 On Target % 0.2
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
0 Accurate Passes 0
0 Passes 0
0.0 Pass Completion % 0.0
0 Accurate Crosses 0
0 Crosses 0
0.0 Cross % 0.0
0 Long Balls 0
0 Accurate Long Balls 0
0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
4 Blocked Shots 4
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Stadion im. Dolena Omurzakova
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Attendance: 13,282

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Uzbekistan 2 +2 6
2 Iran 2 +2 6
3 United Arab Emirates 2 +1 3
4 North Korea 2 -1 1
Full Standings

Line-Ups

KGZ Kyrgyz Republic (5-3-2)

No. Name
1 Erzhan Tokotaev (GK)
3 Tamirlan Kozubaev
2 Valeri Kichin
6 Khristiian Brauzman
19 Ermek Kenzhebaev
14 Aleksandr Mischenko
17 Eldiyar Zarypbekov
22 Alimardon Sukurov
12 Odilzhon Abdurahmanov
18 Kairat Zhyrgalbek
7 Joel Kojo

UZB Uzbekistan (5-3-2)

No. Name
1 Utkir Yusupov (GK)
15 Umarbek Eshmurodov
5 Rustamjon Ashurmatov Yellow Card
23 Khusniddin Alikulov
13 Sherzod Nasrullaev
3 Khojiakbar Alijonov
9 Odiljon Xamrobekov
10 Jaloliddin Masharipov
7 Otabek Shukurov
14 Eldor Shomurodov
11 Oston Urunov

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