Match report
Uzbekistan 0–0 Iran: Stalemate in World Cup Qualification Asia
Uzbekistan
0–0
FT
Iran
Oct 10, 2024
Uzbekistan held off a ten-man Iran side to secure a 0-0 draw in their crucial World Cup Qualification Asia match. Despite Iran playing most of the second half with one man down following a red card, Uzbekistan could not capitalize on the numerical advantage, resulting in a frustrating stalemate for both teams.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Uzbekistan 0-0 Iran
- • S. Hardani of Iran was sent off with a red card in the 57th minute
- • Iran had a penalty cancelled in the 90th minute (3rd minute of injury time)
- • Farrukh Sayfiev and Odildzhon Khamrobekov of Uzbekistan received yellow cards in the 19th and 30th minutes, respectively
- • Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Sardar Azmoun were substituted off for Iran in the 79th minute
Lineups
Uzbekistan
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 U. Yusupov (G)
- 4 F. Sayfiev
- 23 K. Alikulov
- 2 A. Khusanov (D)
- 5 R. Ashurmatov (D)
- 13 S. Nasrullaev (D)
- 22 A. Fayzullaev (M)
- 9 O. Khamrobekov (M)
- 7 O. Shukurov (M)
- 10 J. Masharipov (M)
- 14 E. Shomurodov (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Nematov
- 16 B. Ergashev
- 3 K. Alizhonov
- 15 U. Eshmurodov
- 18 A. Abdullaev
- 6 A. Mozgovoy
- 8 J. Iskanderov
- 11 O. Urunov
- 19 A. Turgunboev
- 20 K. Erkinov
- 21 M. Khamraliev
- 17 B. Abdikholikov
Iran
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
- 2 S. Hardani (D)
- 4 S. Khalilzadeh (D)
- 13 A. Nemati
- 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
- 8 M. Mohebi (M)
- 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
- 7 A. Jahanbakhsh (M)
- 14 S. Ghoddos (M)
- 20 S. Azmoun (M)
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Niazmand
- 22 H. Hosseini
- 15 M. Hazbavi
- 3 M. Ghorbani
- 11 A. Gholizadeh
- 16 M. Hosseinnejad
- 17 M. Karimi
- 18 A. Hosseinzadeh
- 21 O. Noorafkan
- 10 M. Ghayedi
- 19 S. Moghanlou
- 23 A. Yousefi
Timeline
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19' Uzbekistan Card · Yellow CardFarrukh Sayfiev
Foul
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30' Uzbekistan Card · Yellow CardOdildzhon Khamrobekov
Foul
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46' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Sayfiev · On: K. Alizhonov
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55' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Mohebi · On: M. Ghayedi
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56' Iran Var · Card upgradeS. Hardani
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57' Iran Card · Red CardS. Hardani
Foul
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66' Iran Card · Yellow CardS. Ghoddos
Foul
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71' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Ghoddos · On: O. Noorafkan
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79' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: Alireza Jahanbakhsh · On: A. Gholizadeh
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79' Iran subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Azmoun · On: S. Moghanlou
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90'+3 Iran Var · Penalty cancelledA. Gholizadeh
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90'+7 Uzbekistan Card · Yellow CardR. Ashurmatov
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Uzbekistan | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 378 | 479 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 299 | 368 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Iran's S. Hardani was sent off with a red card in the 57th minute, drastically changing the match dynamic and putting Uzbekistan in a strong position
- ▸ The penalty cancellation for Iran in the 90th minute of injury time was a crucial moment, as it prevented a late goal that could have shifted the momentum entirely