A great match was the one that took place at the Único Madre de Ciudades stadium with the 2-goal draw between Uzbekistan and New Zealand, for date 2 of group A of the FIFA – Sub 20 World Cup – Argentina 2023 tournament.
The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Abbosbek Fayzullaev (5′ 2T) and Sherzod Esanov (47′ 2T). While the away goals were made by Benjamin Wallace (22′ 1T) and Jay Herdman (40′ 1T).
Uzbekistan tried to surprise with several shots that missed the back of the net and finished the game with 11 shots on target and 10 wide.
Sherzod Esanov had a great performance. The Uzbekistan midfielder scored 1 goal.
Fin Conchie also performed well. The New Zealand midfielder made 2 correct passes and was encouraged to kick 2 times.
The game was fought, but there were more offenses than the creation of fair play. There were several cautioned: Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Dan McKay, Everton O’Leary and Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
Uzbekistan manager Ravshan Khaydarov presented a 4-5-1 tactical setup with Otabek Boymurodov in goal; Zafarmurod Abdirakhmatov, Abdukodir khusanov, Jakhongir Urozov and Makhmud Makhamadjonov in the defensive line; Bekhruz Askarov, Diyor Ortikboev, Nodirbek Abdurazzokov, Umarali Rakhmonaliev and Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the middle; and Pulatkhuja Kholdorkhonov in attack.
For their part, Darren Bazeley’s side came out in a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Kees Sims at the three posts; Everton O’Leary, Isaac Hughes, Finn Surman and Lukas Kelly-Heald in defense; Norman Garbett, Fin Conchie, Dan McKay, Jay Herdman and Benjamin Wallace at half court; and Kian Donkers up front.
Oshane Nation was the chosen referee for the match at the Only Mother of Cities Stadium.
On the next date, Uzbekistan will receive Guatemala and New Zealand will play Argentina as a visitor.
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Source: Ambito
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