Match report
United Arab Emirates Draw with Uzbekistan in World Cup Qualification Asia
United Arab Emirates
0–0
FT
Uzbekistan
Jun 5, 2025
In a closely contested World Cup - Qualification Asia match, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan played to a goalless draw. Despite numerous chances, neither team managed to find the back of the net. United Arab Emirates's Caio Lucas and Uzbekistan's Husniddin Alikulov were each cautioned with yellow cards. Both sides showed determination and tactical acumen, securing a hard-fought point each.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: United Arab Emirates 0–0 Uzbekistan
- • Yellow Cards: Caio Lucas (United Arab Emirates), Husniddin Alikulov (Uzbekistan)
- • Substitutions for United Arab Emirates: A. Saleh, Fabio Lima, Luanzinho, Khaled Aldhanhani
- • Substitutions for Uzbekistan: O. Urunov, F. Sayfiev, Odildzhon Khamrobekov, J. Masharipov
- • Competition: World Cup - Qualification Asia
Lineups
United Arab Emirates
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 17 K. Eisa (G)
- 19 Khaled Ebraheim (D)
- 3 L. Pimenta Peres Lopes (D)
- 4 K. Kouadio
- 16 M. Meloni (D)
- 8 M. Hassan (M)
- 6 A. Ramadan (M)
- 21 Luan Pereira (M)
- 10 F. Lima (M)
- 7 A. Saleh
- 18 Caio Lucas (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Khaseif
- 22 H. Al Meqebaali
- 2 S. Ivkovic
- 12 K. Al Hammadi
- 13 N. A. Mohammed M.
- 14 A. Saleh
- 5 M. Abdulbasit
- 9 H. Suhail
- 15 Y. Nader
- 11 Caio Canedo
- 20 Y. Al Ghassani
- 23 Bruno
Uzbekistan
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 U. Yusupov (G)
- 23 K. Alikulov
- 2 A. Khusanov (D)
- 5 R. Ashurmatov (D)
- 3 K. Alizhonov (M)
- 9 O. Khamrobekov (M)
- 7 O. Shukurov (M)
- 4 F. Sayfiev
- 11 O. Urunov (F)
- 10 J. Masharipov (F)
- 14 E. Shomurodov (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Nematov
- 16 B. Ergashev
- 13 S. Nasrullaev
- 15 U. Eshmurodov
- 18 A. Abdullaev
- 6 A. Mozgovoy
- 8 J. Iskanderov
- 17 A. Buriev
- 19 A. Turgunboev
- 20 K. Erkinov
- 22 A. Fayzullaev
- 21 I. Sergeev
Timeline
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13' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Urunov · On: A. Fayzullaev
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55' Uzbekistan Card · Yellow CardHusniddin Alikulov
Foul
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62' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Saleh · On: Y. Al Ghassani
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65' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Sayfiev · On: S. Nasrullaev
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74' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardCaio Lucas
Foul
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76' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: Fabio Lima · On: H. Suhail
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77' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: Luanzinho · On: Caio
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86' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 4Off: Odildzhon Khamrobekov · On: K. Erkinov
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86' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Masharipov · On: A. Buriev
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87' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 5Off: Khaled Aldhanhani · On: Bruno
Match Stats
| Stat | United Arab Emirates | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 81% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 588 | 362 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 526 | 295 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ United Arab Emirates's early pressure failed to convert into goals, as Uzbekistan solidified their defense.
- ▸ The yellow card issued to Caio Lucas at the 74th minute marked a slight momentum shift in favor of Uzbekistan, but it did not translate into a goal.
- ▸ Uzbekistan's substitutions, particularly the entry of F. Sayfiev and Odildzhon Khamrobekov, helped maintain their defensive structure and prevented United Arab Emirates from capitalizing on their chances.