Match report

Uzbekistan Defeats North Korea 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
1–0
FT
North Korea
North Korea
Sep 5, 2024

Uzbekistan held on to a narrow 1-0 win over North Korea in a World Cup Qualification Asia match, thanks to a goal from J. Masharipov in the 20th minute. The team's resilience and tactical adjustments in the second half helped them withstand North Korea's pressure and secure a valuable three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Uzbekistan 1–0 North Korea
  • • Goal: J. Masharipov (20th minute, assist by S. Nasrullaev)
  • • Substitutions: O. Urunov (60th), K. Alizhonov (71st), O. Shukurov (71st), E. Shomurodov (87th)
  • • Notable North Korea substitutions: Kim Kuk-Jin (46th), Ri Il-song (72nd), Paek Chung-Song (81st), P. Kim (87th)

Lineups

Uzbekistan

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Yusupov (G)
  • 3 K. Alizhonov (D)
  • 23 K. Alikulov
  • 15 U. Eshmurodov (D)
  • 5 R. Ashurmatov (D)
  • 13 S. Nasrullaev (D)
  • 9 O. Khamrobekov (M)
  • 7 O. Shukurov (M)
  • 10 J. Masharipov (M)
  • 11 O. Urunov (F)
  • 14 E. Shomurodov (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Nematov
  • 16 B. Ergashev
  • 4 F. Sayfiev
  • 18 A. Abdullaev
  • 2 M. Khamraliev
  • 6 A. Mozgovoy
  • 8 J. Iskanderov
  • 19 A. Turgunboev
  • 20 K. Erkinov
  • 22 A. Fayzullaev
  • 17 B. Abdikholikov
  • 21 A. Amonov

North Korea

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kang Ju-Hyok (G)
  • 14 Choe Ok-Chol (D)
  • 3 Jang Kuk-Chol
  • 16 Kim Yu-Song
  • 4 P. Kim (D)
  • 20 Paek Chung-Song
  • 22 Kim Kuk-Bom
  • 17 Kang Kuk-Chol
  • 13 Ri Il-song
  • 10 K. Han
  • 8 Kim Kuk-Jin

Substitutes

  • 18 T. Sin
  • 21 Yu Kwang-Jun
  • 2 Kim Jin-Hyuk
  • 19 Kim Sung-Hye
  • 23 Jong Kum-Song
  • 5 K. N. Sin
  • 6 Kye Tam
  • 12 Choe Ju-Song
  • 15 Ri Un-Chol
  • 7 Ri Hun
  • 9 Ri Jo-Guk
  • 11 Jong Il-Gwan

Timeline

  1. Uzbekistan
    20' Uzbekistan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Masharipov · Assist: S. Nasrullaev
  2. North Korea
    46' North Korea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kim Kuk-Jin · On: Ri Jo-Guk
  3. Uzbekistan
    60' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Urunov · On: A. Fayzullaev
  4. Uzbekistan
    71' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Alizhonov · On: F. Sayfiev
  5. Uzbekistan
    71' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Shukurov · On: A. Abdullaev
  6. North Korea
    72' North Korea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ri Il-song · On: Choe Ju-Song
  7. North Korea
    81' North Korea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Paek Chung-Song · On: Jong Il-Gwan
  8. North Korea
    87' North Korea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Kim · On: Ri Hun
  9. Uzbekistan
    87' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Shomurodov · On: B. Abdikholikov

Match Stats

Stat Uzbekistan North Korea
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 72% 78%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 418 483
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 302 376
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Masharipov's goal at 20 minutes gave Uzbekistan a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ North Korea made several substitutions in the second half, but Uzbekistan's defensive adjustments kept the lead intact.