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Uzbekistan loses to the UAE

Uzbekistan loses to the UAE
Uzbekistan loses to the UAE
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- The United Arab Emirates came from 2-0 down to beat Uzbekistan 3-2 in Tashkent and qualify for the first time in its history for Olympic Games.

Uzbekistan needed all three points to qualify to the Games and started to attack visitors for goal. In the 34 minute of the match, Oleg Zoteev opened the score.

In the beginning of the second half, Fozil Musaev doubled the lead of Uzbekistan. But after the goal, Uzbekistani players started to make mistakes.

Akhmad Khalil recorded a double in just four minutes to equalize the score, while Solih Habush gave all three points to the UAE.

Now Uzbekistan will play in play-offs in late March against Oman and Syria. The winner will face Senegal for a ticket to the London Olympic Games.

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.