The match began with a strong performance from the Qatari team – forward Ali Almoez scored a brace in the first half, allowing the hosts to take the lead. However, in the second half, Abbosbek Faizullaev responded with a double, bringing back the intrigue and leveling the score.
A crucial moment in the game occurred in the 24th minute when Uzbekistan's captain Eldor Shomurodov had to leave the field due to injury. Jaloliddin Masharipov took his place. Despite the efforts of the Uzbek team, Brazilian Lucas Mendes scored the winning goal in the last added minute, securing an important three points for Qatar.
In other matches of Group A, Kyrgyzstan lost to the UAE with a score of 0:3, while Iran narrowly defeated North Korea 3:2. Currently, Iran leads the group with 13 points, Uzbekistan holds second place with 10 points. Qatar, with 7 points, has risen to fourth place, sharing it with the UAE team.
