Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s futsal team defeated Tajikistan 3-0 in the first friendly match under new head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov. The match was held in Tashkent on 8 November.
The match took place behind closed doors at the sports hall of the Uzbekistan Football Association’s National Teams Centre, by mutual agreement between the two sides.
Behruz Samiyev opened the scoring in the third minute. Kuvonchbek Zhakhonov doubled the hosts’ lead in the 17th minute.
Samiyev sealed the 3-0 victory in the 40th minute, completing his brace. Thus, Uzbekistan began its campaign under Bakhodir Akhmedov with a win.
The match was officiated by referees Timur bek Tukhtabayev and Nurbek Arstanbay uulu from Kyrgyzstan.
Uzbekistan’s starting line-up comprised Jasur Rizbonov, Ilhom Khamroyev, Behruz Samiyev, Husniddin Nishonov and Davron Choriev. The substitutes were Abbos Elmurodov, Anaskhon Rakhmatov, Eldor Nigmatov, Fazliddin Botirov, Aslibek Vafoyev, Abdulboriy Ilyosov, Sunnatilla Juraev, Kuvonchbek Zhakhonov and Tokhir Abdukarimov.
Tajikistan started the match with Nuriddin Jabborov, Nasratsho Ismoilov, Samandar Rizomov, Muhammad Rajabov and Nekruz Idiev.
The substitutes were Firuz Bekmurodov, Amirjon Rakhimov, Muhammad Avgonov, Bahodir Khodjayev, Muhammad Sharipov, Umed Koziev, Siyovush Kayumov, Khusrav Kholiknazarov and Dilshod Salomov.
