North Korea vs Uzbekistan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAbout
North Korea are hosting Uzbekistan
at Lao National Stadium KM16, Vientiene, Laos, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.
Match Timeline
- 34': Tam Kye (North Korea) Substitution at 34'
- 38': Bobir Abdixolikov (Uzbekistan) Yellow Card at 38'
- 44': Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) Goal at 44'
- 59': Jang Kuk-Chol (North Korea) Yellow Card at 59'
- 66': Hojimat Erkinov (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 66'
- 70': Jong Il-Gwan (North Korea) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Kwang-Hun Pak (North Korea) Substitution at 70'
- 80': Azizbek Amonov (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 80'
- 80': Azizbek Turgunboev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 80'
- 83': Umarbek Eshmurodov (Uzbekistan) Red Card at 83'
- 85': Jong Il-Gwan (North Korea) Penalty - Saved at 85'
- 87': Abdulla Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) Substitution at 87'
- 88': Choe Ju-Song (North Korea) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 UZB |
PRK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 41.2 | Possession | 58.8 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Venue: Lao National Stadium KM16
Location: Vientiene, Laos
Venue: Lao National Stadium KM16
Location: Vientiene, Laos
WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 6 | +7 | 16 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 6 | +8 | 10 |
| 4 | Qatar | 6 | -7 | 7 |
Line-Ups
North Korea (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kang Ju-Hyok (GK) |
| 16 | Kim Yu-Song |
| 3 | Jang Kuk-Chol  |
| 4 | Kim Pom-Hyok |
| 14 | Choe Ok-Chol |
| 15 | Ri Un-Chol |
| 17 | Kang Kuk-Chol II |
| 13 | Ri Il-Song |
| 20 | Paek Chung-Song |
| 9 | Ri Jo-Guk |
| 10 | Han Kwang-Song |
Uzbekistan (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Utkir Yusupov (GK) |
| 15 | Umarbek Eshmurodov  |
| 2 | Abdukodir Khusanov |
| 23 | Khusniddin Alikulov |
| 13 | Sherzod Nasrullaev |
| 3 | Khojiakbar Alijonov |
| 9 | Odiljon Xamrobekov |
| 7 | Akmal Mozgovoy |
| 10 | Jaloliddin Masharipov |
| 22 | Abbosbek Fayzullaev |
| 17 | Bobir Abdixolikov |
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