This Monday, Uruguay triumphed 2-1 against Uzbekistan in a friendly match played at Hang Jebat Stadium. The Uruguayan team dominated the game, taking a comfortable lead of 2-0 with two goals from Facundo Torres (6’ of the second half) and Juan Sanabria (15’ of the same half). Uzbekistan made attempts to turn the match around but only managed to score once, with Ruslanbek Jiyanov finding the net in the 37th minute of the second half.
Juan Sanabria had an exceptional performance, contributing significantly to the team’s success with one goal. Another standout player was Facundo Torres, who also netted a goal and shone brightly in the match.
Uruguay’s head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, employed a 6-2-2 tactical formation, featuring Franco Israel in goal, supported by defenders José Luis Rodríguez, Santiago Bueno, Marcelo Saracchi, Nicolás Marichal, Kevin Amaro, and Juan Sanabria. The midfield consisted of Rodrigo Zalazar and Emiliano Martínez, while Federico Viñas and Facundo Torres led the attack.
On the other side, Uzbekistan, managed by Fabio Cannavaro, opted for a 4-4-2 formation. Abduvokhid Nematov guarded the goal, with a defensive line comprising Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Rustam Ashurmatov, and Umarbek Eshmurodov. The midfield was formed by Sherzod Nasrullayev, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, and Azizjon G’aniev, with Hojimat Erkinov and Eldor Shomurodov in the forward positions.
Match referee Muhammad Fikri Kamaruzaman ensured the game ran smoothly.
Substitutions for Uruguay
45’ 2T – Kevin Amaro was replaced by Ignacio Laquintana
88’ 2T – Facundo Torres was substituted off for Nicolás Fonseca
Substitutions for Uzbekistan
61’ 2T – Sherzod Nasrullayev was substituted by Azizbek Turgunboev
62’ 2T – Otabek Shukurov was replaced by Ruslanbek Jiyanov
75’ 2T – Both Azizjon G’aniev and Hojimat Erkinov were substituted for Abdurauf Bo’riyev and Khuisain Norchaev respectively
84’ 2T – Khojiakbar Alijonov was replaced by Dilshod Saitov and Eldor Shomurodov was substituted for Igor Sergeev.