Uzbekistan vs Iran

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Uzbekistan

24 Sep 2026

Full Time
31

Iran

  • E. Shomurodov 10'
  • E. Shomurodov (pen.) 58'
  • K. Norchaev 90+4'
  • J. Urozov (o.g.) 49'
Istiqlol Stadium
K. Levnikov
2026

Raport de meci: Uzbekistan 3-1 Iran

Uzbekistan made a statement in Fabio Cannavaro's first game in charge, beating Iran 3-1 in a lively friendly at Istiqlol Stadium in Fergana. The standout moment came from captain Eldor Shomurodov, who inspired the home win with a brace despite Uzbekistan seeing only a sliver of the ball for most of the night.

Shomurodov opened the scoring in the 10th minute from open play, before Ramin Rezaeian pulled Iran level in the 49th. Shomurodov restored the lead from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, and substitute Husayn Norchayev sealed it deep into stoppage time, finishing in the 90+4th minute soon after coming off the bench.

It's an encouraging start for Uzbekistan under Cannavaro, whose side soaked up heavy pressure from Iranian stars Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun before punishing them on the counter. Iran dominated possession but had little to show for it, leaving plenty to work on before their next assignment.