President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent congratulations to the Uzbekistan youth national team here.
"Especially, during the final, despite various pressures in a fierce fight against a very strong team like the host – Saudi Arabia, and playing nine against eleven players, you have shown true courage and perseverance. The high bravery and skill you demonstrated are worthy of every praise.
In the tournament's conclusion, it is worth mentioning separately that three of our talented and skilled athletes became winners of individual awards, specifically, Ne’matullo Rustamjonov – as the best goalkeeper of the tournament, Asilbek Aliev – as the top scorer, and Sadridin Hasanov – as the best player.
Our nation sees in you the most vivid representatives of the youth of New Uzbekistan, always striving forward, capable of conquering high peaks, and rightly takes great pride in you.
This historical victory, another practical result of the high attention given to sports, including football development in our country, prompts me to express my sincere gratitude to you, your parents who have raised you, and your coaches and mentors," says the congratulations.
Let us remind you, on April 20th, in the recent match, Uzbekistan defeated Saudi Arabia with a score of 2:0.
