Uzbekistan's football team was knocked out of the quarter-final race following a 0-1 loss to Egypt in their second group-stage match at the Olympic Games in France. The match played at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, was decided by a single goal scored in the 11th minute. A defensive accident occurred when Uzbekistan’s Muhammadkodir Khamraliyev inadvertently knocked the ball into the foot of Ahmed Nabil Koka, causing it to deflect into the Uzbek goal.
This result has concluded Uzbekistan's hopes of qualifying for the playoff. The team has failed to earn any points from their initial two group-stage encounters. Spain and Egypt are positioned at the top of Group C, securing their places in the quarter-finals.
Uzbekistan's final group stage match is against the Dominican Republic on July 30 at 18:00 (GMT+5). Despite the potential for a win, Uzbekistan’s elimination from the playoff contention remains unchanged due to their prior results.
Match details
Date: July 27
Teams: Uzbekistan 0-1 Egypt
Goal: Ahmed Koka (11th minute)
Line-ups:
Uzbekistan: Nematov, Khamraliev, Alikulov, Khusanov, Abdurakhmatov, Urunov (Jiyanov, 46), Jaloliddinov (Ibrokhimov, 72), Faizullayev, Kholmatov (Rakhmonaliev, 64), Buriev (Norchaev, 72), Shomurodov
Egypt: Ala, Eid, Abdulmajid, Fayed, Debes, El-Nenny, Shehata (Otto, 64), Koka, Zizou (Saad, 65), Adil (Kamol, 90+2), Faisal (Mazhar, 87)
Yellow cards: Shehata (13), Rakhmonaliev (86), Mazhar (90+4)
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