
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
+13 | South Korea | 10 | 22 | 0 |
+8 | Jordan | 10 | 16 | 2 |
0 | Iraq | 10 | 15 | 3 |
-5 | Oman | 10 | 11 | 5 |
Statistics
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UZB![]() |
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14 | Fouls | 11 |
0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
1 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
3 | Saves | 4 |
53 | Possession | 47 |
8 | SHOTS | 13 |
4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
1 | 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 |
1 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
0 | Tackles | 0 |
0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
0 | Interceptions | 0 |
0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
0 | Clearances | 0 |
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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