Fulltime: Egypt 0-2 Uzbekistan
Scorers: Oston Urunov 4', 43'
Lineups:
Egypt: Mohamed Sobhi – Mohamed Hamdi, Rami Rabia, Mohamed Shehata (Mahmoud Zalaka 84), Mohamed Hani – Marwan Attia, Ahmed ‘Zizo’ Sayed (Taher Mohamed 59), Marwan Osman (Ahmed Fatouh 46') – Mohamed Salah, Osama Faisal (Mahmoud Saber 84), Mostafa Mohamed (Salah Mohsen 68)
Uzbekistan: Abduvokhid Nematov - Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Husniddin Alikulov, Khozhiakbar Alizhonov - Oston Urunov (Khojimat Erkinov 52), Otabek Shukurov (Dostonbek Khamdamov 69), Sherzod Nasrullaev - Azizjon Ganiev (Akmal Mozgovoy 52), Eldor Shomurodov, Odildzhon Khamrobekov
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90+6' Full time
90+1' Mahmoud Saber strikes the ball from outside the area, but the defense block the shot into a corner kick.
90' The fourth official announces 5 minutes of added time.
89' Uzbekistan could have scored the third, but Khamrobekov's header was handled easily by Mohamed Sobhi.
87' Egypt are still pressing forward seeking a goal, but they still lack clear-cut scoring chances.
84' Double subs for Egypt.
84' Ahmed Fatouh delivers a cross from the left flank, but Uzbekistan defense clear the ball into a corner kick.
79' WHAT A CHANCE! Egypt striker Salah Mohsen strikes the ball from close range, but the keeper makes a brilliant save
75' It seems that the changes have paid, Egypt started to threaten Uzbekistan who opted to rely on defense and counterattacks.
70' Khamrobekov received a precise cross from the left side, but his header goes over the bar.
69' Substitution for Uzbekistan: Dostonbek Khamdamov comes in for Otabek Shukurov
68' Substitution for Egypt: Salah Mohsen replaces Mostafa Mohamed.
65' Defender Mohamed Hani sends a long pass to Mohamed Salah on the right flank, but the Liverpool forward loses possession.
61' WHAT A CHANCE! Mostafa Mohamed receives a precise cross, but his close-range header is blocked by the goalkeeper.
60' Mohamed Salah sends in a cross from the right, but goalkeeper Nematov makes a key block.
59' Substitution for Egypt: Taher Mohamed comes on for Zizo.
58' Egypt dominates possession in midfield, but they fail to create any significant scoring opportunities.
54' Uzbekistan's Shomurodov wastes a chance to add a third, sending his close-range shot wide to the left.
52' Double substitution for Uzbekistan.
52' Zizo delivers a cross from the right, but Mostafa Mohamed’s header goes wide.
48' Egypt continues to struggle to create clear chances.
46' The second half is underway.
46' Substitution: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan makes his first change, bringing on defender Ahmed Fatouh in place of Marwan Osman.
45+2' Halftime
45+2' Mohamed Shehata strikes from close range, but Uzbek goalkeeper Nematov makes a solid block to deny him.
45' The fourth official signals 1 minute of added time.
43' GOAL! Urunov collects a brilliant pass, dribbles past Sobhi, and scores from the left side to give Uzbekistan the lead.
42' Marwan Attia takes a shot from outside the box, but it drifts wide to the left.
39' Egypt struggles to create clear scoring chances as Uzbekistan holds firm with solid defensive play.
38' Mostafa Mohamed receives a great pass from Marwan Osman but fails to control the ball in the box, allowing Uzbekistan to clear.
32' Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhi makes a crucial save, blocking Urunov’s powerful shot from close range.
31' Sobhi comes to the rescue again, denying a header from an Uzbek player following a foul.
28' Eldor Shomurodov misses a golden opportunity to double Uzbekistan’s lead, blasting a shot from close range over the bar.
27' Egypt starts to see more of the ball but struggles to break down Uzbekistan’s high press and organized defense.
24' Khamrobekov weaves through Egypt’s defense on the left, but his cross is cleared by the defenders.
22' Zizo attempts a strike from the right side, but his shot sails well over the bar.
20' Egypt pushes forward with high pressing and possession dominance, but their passing lacks precision in the final third, while Uzbekistan remains resolute in defense and counters well.
17' Egypt goalkeeper Sobhi comfortably gathers a close-range shot from an Uzbek player.
14' Nantes’ Mostafa Mohamed connects with a backheel pass from Zizo, but his right-footed shot is easily saved by Nematov.
13' Zizo delivers a cross into the box for Marwan Osman, but Uzbekistan’s defense clears the danger.
10' Egypt presses high in an attempt to equalize, but struggles to break through.
7' Mohamed Salah sets up Marwan Osman with a pass from close range, but Nematov calmly collects the ball.
4' GOAL! Oston Urunov dribbles through Egypt’s defense to score for Uzbekistan, giving them an early lead.
1' Uzbekistan starts the match with early pressure, looking to grab an early goal.
0' Match is underway.
17:30 Players are warming up.
17:00 Egypt boss Hossam Hassan has reshuffled his starting XI, deploying Mostafa Mohamed and Osama Faisal in attack, handing international debut to Ceramica Cleopatra midfielder Marwan Osman, and preferring Zamalek shot-stopper Mohamed Sobhi over regular No.1 Ahmed El-Shennawy.
15:00 A win sends Egypt to the final against Iran; lose, and they play Cape Verde for third place.
14:00 Egypt compete in a competition featuring three sides that have reached the World Cup, giving the Pharaohs a strong benchmark before AFCON.
13:00 Hossam Hassan uses this tournament to finalise Egypt’s tactical identity before meeting Nigeria in the last international window.
12:00 Egypt team director Ibrahim Hassan said Uzbekistan’s European-style approach is a “perfect simulation” of South Africa and Angola ahead of the 2025 AFCON.
Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium (Al Ain, UAE)
Referee: Washington Dolo (Liberia)
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