Match report

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

North Korea
North Korea
0–1
FT
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Nov 19, 2024

In a closely contested World Cup Qualification Asia match, Uzbekistan secured a crucial 1-0 victory over North Korea, thanks to a goal from A. Fayzullaev. The win was significant for Uzbekistan, as North Korea struggled to find the equalizer despite having a penalty confirmed, which was ultimately disallowed. This result adds another layer to the ongoing tension in the qualification standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: North Korea 0-1 Uzbekistan
  • • Goal: A. Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) - 44'
  • • Yellow Cards: Kuk Chol Jang (North Korea), B. Abdikholikov (Uzbekistan)
  • • Red Card: U. Eshmurodov (Uzbekistan) - 83'
  • • Penalty confirmed but disallowed: Il-song Ri (North Korea)

Lineups

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
  • 15 Ri Un-Chol
  • 17 Kang Kuk-Chol
  • 13 Ri Il-song
  • 10 K. Han
  • 9 Ri Jo-Guk (F)

Substitutes

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

Uzbekistan

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Yusupov (G)
  • 3 K. Alizhonov (D)
  • 23 K. Alikulov
  • 15 U. Eshmurodov (D)
  • 2 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 13 S. Nasrullaev (D)
  • 22 A. Fayzullaev (M)
  • 7 A. Mozgovoy (M)
  • 9 O. Khamrobekov (M)
  • 10 J. Masharipov (M)
  • 17 B. Abdikholikov

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Nematov
  • 16 B. Ergashev
  • 4 F. Sayfiev
  • 5 R. Ashurmatov
  • 6 U. A. Adhamzoda
  • 18 A. Abdullaev
  • 8 J. Iskanderov
  • 19 A. Turgunboev
  • 20 K. Erkinov
  • 21 A. Buriev
  • 11 A. Amonov

Timeline

  1. North Korea
    34' North Korea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ri Un-Chol · On: Kye Tam
  2. Uzbekistan
    38' Uzbekistan Card · Yellow Card
    B. Abdikholikov

    Foul

  3. Uzbekistan
    44' Uzbekistan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fayzullaev · Assist: B. Abdikholikov
  4. North Korea
    59' North Korea Card · Yellow Card
    Kuk Chol Jang

    Foul

  5. Uzbekistan
    66' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Abdikholikov · On: K. Erkinov
  6. North Korea
    70' North Korea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paek Chung-Song · On: Pak Kwang-Hun
  7. North Korea
    70' North Korea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ri Jo-Guk · On: Jong Il-Gwan
  8. Uzbekistan
    80' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fayzullaev · On: A. Turgunboev
  9. Uzbekistan
    80' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Masharipov · On: A. Amonov
  10. North Korea
    81' North Korea Var · Penalty confirmed
    Il-song Ri
  11. Uzbekistan
    83' Uzbekistan Card · Red Card
    U. Eshmurodov

    Professional handball

  12. Uzbekistan
    87' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: A. Abdullaev
  13. North Korea
    88' North Korea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Han · On: Choe Ju-Song

Match Stats

Stat North Korea Uzbekistan
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 69%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 551 381
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 6
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 423 263
Shots Inside Box 3 9
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 12 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Fayzullaev's goal at the 44th minute gave Uzbekistan the lead, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The red card issued to U. Eshmurodov in the 83rd minute put North Korea in a position to level the score, but their penalty was disallowed, maintaining Uzbekistan's lead.