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Uzbekistan U-14 wraps up first training camp in 2013

Uzbekistan U-14 wraps up first training camp in 2013
Uzbekistan U-14 wraps up first training camp in 2013
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan U-14 completed its first training camp in 2013, which was held in Tashkent within six days. Timur Alimkhodjaev’s side held two friendly matches, Uzbekistan Football Federation said.

The first match was held against Pakhtakor youngsters. The match ended with 3-2 with Pakhtakor win. In the second match Uzbekistan U-14 clinched a 3-0 victory over Spartak Tashkent academy. Timur Alimkhodjaev used all 26 players, who were invited to national side.

Uzbekistan coach said that the first camp was directed at fitness of players and work with ball, as well as thinking of players. He said that coaches plan to attract more players to the team and only 10 persons from 26 men squad were selected. He said that 100 players will be trailed till April, when the AFC U-14 Championship qualifiers will be held.

Uzbekistan U-14 will face Nepal, Afghanistan, Maldives, Bhutan, and Tajikistan. The matches will be held in Nepal on 5-10 April 2013.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.