Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan defeated Syria 4-1 in a friendly match held in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan opened the scoring following an attack down the left flank, with Sherzod Eshanov finding the net.
In the 44th minute, Akmal Mozgovoy received a pass in the centre of the field, dribbled past the defenders and goalkeeper and sent the ball into the left corner to extend the hosts’ lead.
Early in the second half, in the 48th minute, Husayn Norchaev scored Uzbekistan’s third goal with a header.
Norchaev struck again in the 90th minute to complete his brace and make it 4-0.
Syria scored its only goal in the third minute of added time in the second half.
The match ended 4-1 in Uzbekistan’s favour.
