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Uzbekistan loses to Colombia but scores the goal it will remember
PoliticsBrief18 Jun

Uzbekistan loses to Colombia but scores the goal it will remember

Abbosbek Fayzullaev levelled the match at the Azteca on the hour, the first World Cup goal in Uzbekistan's history. Colombia answered within five minutes and won 3–1, but the debut delivered the moment the country came for.

The White Wolves take the Azteca pitch tonight in Central Asia's first World Cup match
PoliticsBrief17 Jun

The White Wolves take the Azteca pitch tonight in Central Asia's first World Cup match

Uzbekistan's confirmed starting eleven lines up against Colombia at 22:00 local time in Mexico City — 02:00 UTC, 18 June. Eldor Shomurodov leads the line. Cannavaro asks for the game to be played on Uzbekistan's terms.

Uzbekistan plays its first World Cup match tonight
PoliticsBrief17 Jun

Uzbekistan plays its first World Cup match tonight

Central Asia's footballing moment arrives at the Azteca on 17 June, when Uzbekistan face Colombia in their World Cup debut. Ranked 50th, coached by Fabio Cannavaro, they are heavy underdogs — and the first team from the region ever to reach the finals.