Match report

Uzbekistan Defeats Hong Kong 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Hong Kong
Hong Kong
0–2
FT
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Mar 21, 2024

Uzbekistan dominated the match against Hong Kong, securing a 2-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia encounter. The visitors capitalized on their opportunities, with E. Shomurodov and R. Ashurmatov scoring crucial goals that sealed the win. Hong Kong struggled to find their rhythm and could not respond to Uzbekistan's offensive prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Hong Kong 0–2 Uzbekistan
  • • Goals: E. Shomurodov (49'), R. Ashurmatov (66')
  • • Substitutions: Hong Kong - E. Camargo (63'), M. Orr (63'), P. Chan Siu-Kwan (80'), Juninho (80'), C. R. Wu (88')
  • • Substitutions: Uzbekistan - K. Erkinov (46'), R. Ashurmatov (70'), J. Masharipov (82')

Lineups

Hong Kong

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Yapp (G)
  • 21 Yue Tze-Nam (D)
  • 5 Helio (D)
  • 2 O. Gerbig (D)
  • 6 C. R. Wu (M)
  • 16 P. Chan Siu-Kwan
  • 8 Tan Chun-Lok (M)
  • 11 E. Camargo (F)
  • 9 M. Orr (F)
  • 22 Juninho (F)
  • 23 Sun Ming-Him (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. Pong
  • 19 Tse Ka-Wing
  • 3 Tsui Wang-Kit
  • 4 Yu Wai-Lim
  • 13 Li Ngai-Hoi
  • 14 Poon Pui-Hin
  • 17 Wong Tsz-Ho
  • 7 Yu Joy-yin
  • 12 H. Lam
  • 10 Stefan
  • 15 H. M. Chang
  • 20 M. Udebuluzor

Uzbekistan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Yusupov (G)
  • 2 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 15 U. Eshmurodov (D)
  • 5 R. Ashurmatov (D)
  • 19 A. Turgunboev (M)
  • 9 O. Khamrobekov (M)
  • 20 K. Erkinov (M)
  • 4 F. Sayfiev
  • 10 J. Masharipov (M)
  • 7 O. Shukurov (M)
  • 14 E. Shomurodov (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Nematov
  • 16 B. Ergashev
  • 3 A. Komilov
  • 13 Z. Abdirakhmatov
  • 18 A. Abdullaev
  • 23 K. Alikulov
  • 6 D. Kholmatov
  • 8 J. Iskanderov
  • 22 A. Fayzullaev
  • 17 B. Abdikholikov
  • 21 A. Amonov

Timeline

  1. Uzbekistan
    46' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Erkinov · On: A. Fayzullaev
  2. Uzbekistan
    49' Uzbekistan Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Shomurodov · Assist: A. Turgunboev
  3. Hong Kong
    63' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Camargo · On: Poon Pui-Hin
  4. Hong Kong
    63' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Orr · On: M. Udebuluzor
  5. Uzbekistan
    66' Uzbekistan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ashurmatov · Assist: J. Masharipov
  6. Uzbekistan
    70' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ashurmatov · On: K. Alikulov
  7. Hong Kong
    80' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Chan Siu-Kwan · On: Yu Joy-yin
  8. Hong Kong
    80' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Juninho · On: Stefan
  9. Uzbekistan
    82' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Masharipov · On: A. Amonov
  10. Hong Kong
    88' Hong Kong subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. R. Wu · On: Tsui Wang-Kit
  11. Uzbekistan
    90' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Odildzhon Khamrobekov · On: D. Kholmatov
  12. Uzbekistan
    90' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Shomurodov · On: B. Abdikholikov

Match Stats

Stat Hong Kong Uzbekistan
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 5 21
Corners 5 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 0
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 2 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Uzbekistan at the 49th minute when E. Shomurodov broke the deadlock, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ With R. Ashurmatov's goal in the 66th minute, Uzbekistan solidified their control over the game, making it difficult for Hong Kong to stage a comeback.