The Uzbekistan national team played a friendly match against Canada as part of their preparation for the World Cup. In the match held in Edmonton, the hosts won with a score of 2:0.
The Uzbekistan national team held a friendly match against Canada during their World Cup preparation. In the match held at the “Commonwealth” stadium in Edmonton, the Canadian national team prevailed with a score of 2:0.
The first half of the match was largely contested with equal struggle. Both teams tried to create dangerous situations around the opponent's penalty area. In the 24th minute of the game, Aziz Ganiev sustained an injury and was forced to leave the field. Abbosbek Fayzullaev came on as his replacement.
After the break, the Canadian national team's coaching staff made seven changes to the lineup. This decision proved effective, as the hosts opened the scoring in the 58th minute. The Uzbek players lost the ball while transitioning to attack, and the opponent organized a quick counterattack. As a result, Jonathan Osorio, who had come on as a substitute in the second half, found the net guarded by Abduvohid Ne'matov.
In the final minutes of the game, Canada consolidated their advantage. In the 90+1st minute, Jayden Nelson scored his team's second goal.
Thus, the Uzbekistan national team ended their latest friendly match ahead of the World Cup with a defeat.
Friendly match
Canada — Uzbekistan 2:0
Goals: Osorio (58), Nelson (90+1).
