Russia don beat Uzbekistan 3-2 for their international friendly match for Tashkent, as the home side late push no fit change the result. The match end with Fabio Cannavaro side still fighting, but Russia hold on for the win.
For the closing stage, Uzbekistan try well to find equaliser. Umarali Rakhmonaliev shot from inside box block, Khusain Norchaev header from centre of box miss to the right after Dilshod Murtazayev cross. Azizbek Amonov also force Matvey Safonov into saves, while Norchaev shot from outside box save bottom left. Fourth official announce five minutes added time, but Russia defence no break.
Russia make late changes: Danil Prutsev replace Aleksey Batrakov, Mingiyan Beveev replace Danil Krugovoy. Uzbekistan also change: Umarali Rakhmonaliev replace Sherzod Esanov, Giyosjon Rizakulov replace Bekhruz Karimov. Fabio Cannavaro set Uzbekistan for 4-2-3-1, while Valeri Karpin use 4-3-3 for Russia.
Before the match, captain Eldor Shomurodov join training after family matter delay. Uzbekistan Football Association press service confirm say the Istanbul Basaksehir forward don start full training with main group. Shomurodov na Uzbekistan all-time top scorer with 47 goals in 97 caps, and e still dey chase 50-goal mark. Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov no dey available as e dey recover from minor injury.
The friendly, first of two matches for Uzbekistan for the FIFA international window, happen for Pakhtakor Stadium. Tajikistan referee Gulmurodi Sadullo handle the match, with Hasan Karimov and Farhod Kuralov as assistants on the touchlines. Uzbekistan next face Saudi Arabia on 17 November at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, kick-off 20:30 Tashkent time.
