Uzbekistan vs North Korea 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 20': Jaloliddin Masharipov (Uzbekistan) Goal at 20'
- 45': Ri Jo-Guk (North Korea) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 60'
- 71': Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 71'
- 71': Farrukh Sayfiev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 71'
- 72': Ri Un-Chol (North Korea) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Choe Ju-Song (North Korea) Substitution at 72'
- 81': Jong Il-Gwan (North Korea) Substitution at 81'
- 87': Akmal Mozgovoy (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Bobir Abdixolikov (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Hun Ri (North Korea) Substitution at 87'
Game Information
Venue: Milliy Stadium
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Attendance: 24,205
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1 | Qatar | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| -1 | Oman | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Uzbekistan (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Utkir Yusupov (GK) |
| 15 | Umarbek Eshmurodov |
| 5 | Rustamjon Ashurmatov |
| 23 | Khusniddin Alikulov |
| 13 | Sherzod Nasrullaev |
| 3 | Khojiakbar Alijonov |
| 7 | Otabek Shukurov |
| 10 | Jaloliddin Masharipov |
| 9 | Odiljon Xamrobekov |
| 14 | Eldor Shomurodov |
| 11 | Oston Urunov |
North Korea (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kang Ju-Hyok (GK) |
| 16 | Kim Yu-Song |
| 3 | Jang Kuk-Chol |
| 4 | Kim Pom-Hyok |
| 14 | Choe Ok-Chol |
| 17 | Kang Kuk-Chol II |
| 22 | Kim Kuk-Bom |
| 13 | Ri Il-Song |
| 20 | Paek Chung-Song |
| 8 | Kim Kuk-Jin |
| 10 | Han Kwang-Song |
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