Tashkent: Uzbekistan laboured to a 1-0 win over DPR Korea in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A match at Bunyodkor Stadium on Thursday.
Goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov was the hero of the side, saving a first half penalty from Kang Kuk Chol to preserve the lead Jaloliddin Masharipov had given Uzbekistan in the 20th minute.
Uzbekistan fired an early warning with AS Roma forward Eldor Shomurodov showing why he’s one of the most feared Asian strikers, producing a smart turn on the edge of the box before unleashing a shot that forced Kang Ju Hyok to make a diving save. .....
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10MA TOPICS! [DPR KOREA FA][AFC ASIAN QUALIFIERS] Group A: Uzbekistan 1-0 DPR Korea
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