U-17 World Cup 2023 Uzbekistan U-17 Vs Spain U-17: Formality And Hunting For Large 16 Tickets

Spanish U-17 national team midfielder Juan Hernandez (10) remains in the fight against Uzbekistan U-17 at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. (LOC WCU17/RKY)

Spain's U-17 SOLO has already qualified for the last 16 of the FIFA U-17 2023 World Cup and made the last match a formality. On the other hand, Uzbekistan U-17 still has to compete with Mali U-17 for tickets to the knockout round. Uzbekistan U-17 also had to fight to beat Spain U-17 in the match in Group B at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Thursday, November 15 at 16.00 WIB.

Uzbekistan is showing an increasing trend. After losing 3-0 in the first match against Mali U-17, they immediately got up to beat Canada U-17 with a score of 3-0.

Victory over Canada opens up opportunities for Uzbekistan to qualify for the last 16. Because Mali, who are their competitors, lost 1-0 to Spain.

Spain, which scored two consecutive wins, also qualified for the following phase. And, another ticket was contested by Uzbekistan, which is ranked third and Mali.

Both teams got three points, but Mali was ahead on goal difference so he could perched in second place.

Uzbekistan coach Jamoliddin Rakhmatullaev said the match against Spain was not only a test but also a decision for his team. He made sure the players were determined and had high ambitions to achieve the best results.

"Spain has won two matches. However, each camp has its own strengths and weaknesses. We will analyze the map of the opponent's strength. I am optimistic that all elements of the team want to win this match," said Rakhmatullaev.

Jamiliddin admits that this match will determine Uzbekistan's fate at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He even called this match a final. If you lose again, Uzbekistan will lose the opportunity to advance to the next phase.

"The match against Spain is like the final for us. For me, every match is important. But for this match it is like a final," he said.

Only Uzbekistan must be vigilant. Despite being a formality match, Spain will not just hand over the game.

Midfielder Juan Hernandez said La Rojita was eyeing a third victory as well as establishing a position as a group winner.

"We still have to work hard against Uzbekistan. This is still a crucial match that must be won to ensure we are at the top," Hernandez said.

This meeting will also be an opportunity for goal hungry players. From the Uzbekistan camp, they have Amir Saidov who in the previous match scored a brace or two goals.

Meanwhile, Spain's goal productivity is quite evenly distributed because it is not only centered on one name. But the striker with the number nine Marc Guiu remains the most wary of.

Lineup Forecast OfUzbekistan (4-2-3-1): Sobirov; Tulkunbekov, Djumatov, Abdulboriev, Abdullaev; Karimov, Reimov; Shukurallaev, Mirzaev, Shodiboev; Saidov

Spain (4-3-3): Raul Jimenez; Fort, Munoz, Cubarsi, Cuenca; Pau Prim, Juan Hernandez, Junyent; Pablo Lopez, Guiu, Yanez