On June 10, Uzbekistan's national team will participate in another historically significant match. In the final round of the World Cup qualifying stage, our opponent will be the Qatar team. This match is important not only for determining the situation in the qualifying group but also for the football history and rivalry between the two countries.
So, who has appeared stronger in the mutual matches throughout history?
The national teams of Uzbekistan and Qatar have faced each other a total of 14 times. In these encounters, our representatives have won 9 times, celebrating convincing victories. The Qatari players have achieved victory in 4 matches, while only one game ended in a draw.
So far, our national team has scored a total of 23 goals against Qatar while conceding 13 goals. This statistic clearly shows that Uzbekistan has the upper hand overall.
Even in terms of World Cup qualifying matches, Uzbekistan's superiority in mutual results is quite noticeable. Our national team has played against Qatar 7 times in the qualifying rounds, winning 5 of those matches. The Qatar team has only managed to inflict damage on us twice in these qualifiers.
The biggest victory between the two teams is also unforgettable for our people. This event took place on June 18, 2013. At that time, the Uzbekistan national team presented a true football celebration to the fans, defeating Qatar with a significant score of 5:1. The remarkable team play and goal-rich performance of our national team in this match remains a bright page in the memories of the fans.
Unfortunately, our heaviest defeat in history was also observed in a match against this rival. On August 17, 2001, the Uzbekistan national team lost 3:0 on Qatari soil. That day is remembered as a painful day for our country's football.
As of now, our national team has reached a completely new level. Under the leadership of Temur Kapadze, our team secured a World Cup qualification ahead of schedule, boosting their confidence even further. At the same time, talented young players in our squad, such as Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Abduqodir Husanov, and Jaloliddin Masharipov, have been proving their ability to uphold national honor in the match against Qatar.
In the training sessions held before this important match, our players are showing very high spirits. The coaching staff is maximizing tactical preparation, aiming to present a new victory to the fans.
Our people, as a whole nation, are waiting for new victories in the history of Uzbek football. Therefore, the match against Qatar is significant not only for the World Cup qualifiers but also for the future of our national football.
We hope that our national team will perform at a high level in this match as well, enriching historical results and providing another victory for our fans. Thus, we prepare for a new football celebration!
