Uzbekistan names squad for Asian Games 2018

Askar Yakubov · 21:48, 10.08.2018 · Updated 17:03 · 487 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan U-23 head coach Ravshan Haydarov announced his squad for the Asian Games 2018.

Haydarov called 20 players to his team. He said that the team will try to keep balance in defense and attack.

Coach said that he could call three players over 23, but he decided not to include elder players. In this connection, he called Jaloliddin Masharipov, Ikram Alibaev and Azizbek Turgunbaev.

Asian Games will be held in Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September. About 232 athletes in 30 sports.

Uzbekistan squad

Goalkeeprs: Botirali Ergashev, Rahim Davronov

Defenders: Dostonbek Tursunov, Islom Qobilov, Abbos Otahonov, Hojiakbar Alijanov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Akrom Kamilov

Midfielders: Odil Hamrobekov, Javohir Sidiqov, Jasur Yakhshiboev, Doniyor Narzullaev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Aziz Turgunbaev, Hurshid Giyosov, Ikrom Aliboev, Doston Hamdamov

Forwards:Zabihullo Urinboev, Bobir Abduholiqov and Andrei Sidirov

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