Both nations were previously in action in November last year, with the Uzbeks playing out a goalless draw against Russia, while Bolivia suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Peru.
Uzbekistan and Bolivia will square off for the first time in international football on Friday when they meet in a friendly at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia. Both nations were previously in action in November last year, with the Uzbeks playing out a goalless draw against Russia, while Bolivia suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Peru. The White Wolves’s next big assignment will be the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar next year and they will be looking to use these friendlies to prepare for the continental competition.
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The Turinians’ last competitive action was in the AFC Asian qualification third round back in June 2022. The White Wolves won all their games to secure top spot in Group C and qualify for the AFC Asian Cup next year. Uzbekistan defeated Thailand 2-0 in their final group-match thanks to first half efforts from Jaloliddin Masharipov and Azizbek Turgunboev. Srecko Katanec’s side then handed Cameroon a 2-0 defeat and suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Costa Rica, before ending the year 2022 with two more friendlies in November, starting with a 2-0 win over neighbours Kazakhstan thanks to goals from Khojimat Erkinov and Eldor Shomurodov, before playing out a 0-0 draw against Russia in their last outing.
Bolivia, on the other hand, are winless in their last six games, since getting the better of Trinidad & Tobago 5-0 in a friendly in January, 2022. La Verde had a disastrous last year, losing four consecutive World Cup qualification games to finish at the ninth spot in the 10-team CONMEBOL table, with just 15 points to their name from 18 games. The disappointing qualification campaign lead to the exit of Cesar Farias as the head coach and Gustavo Costas took charge of team. The Green’s fortunes didn’t change under the new management, as they suffered back-to-back defeats against Senegal (2-0) and Peru (1-0) in November. The 60-year-old Argentine tactician will be hoping to build some confidence in the camp in the two upcoming friendlies against Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia.
Uzbekistan Probable Starting Lineup: Yusupov, Safiyev, Ashurmatov, Eshmurodov, Turgunboev, Erkinov, Shomurodov, Sergeyev
Bolivia Probable Starting Lineup: Viscarra, Medina, Jusino, Sagredo, Roca, Bejarano, Chura, R Vaca, Cuellar, Moreno, Algaranaz
Uzbekistan
Opponents | Score |
Russia | 0-0 (D) |
Kazakhstan | 2-0 (W) |
Costa Rica | 1-2 (L) |
Cameroon | 0-2 (W) |
Thailand | 2-0 (W) |
Bolivia
Opponents | Score |
Peru | 1-0 (L) |
Senegal | 0-2 (L) |
Brazil | 0-4 (L) |
Colombia | 3-0 (L) |
Chile | 2-3 (L) |
The friendly match between Uzbekistan and Bolivia will take place at King Abdullah Sports City on Friday 11:30 pm IST.
Uzbekistan vs Bolivia | Key Details |
Date | March 24 |
Venue | King Abdullah Sports City |
Kickoff time in Uzbekistan | 11:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Bolivia | 2:00 pm |
Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm |
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