U-17 World Cup Results 2023: Had Superior, Spain U-17 Detained By U-17 Uzbekistan Series

JAKARTA - Uzbekistan U-17 was able to hold the Spanish U-17 series on the third matchday of Group B of the 2023 U-17 World Cup. Even though they had to share points, the Matador Team was still in a safe position to secure tickets to the last 16.

Appearing at Manahan Stadium, Solo, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Spain U-17 immediately tried to take over the game in the early minutes. The intensity of high attacks is the result of the dominant possession of the ball.

It didn't take long for Jose Maria Lana Fernandez's team to convert the quick game into the opening goal in the 10th minute. Igor Venancio Oyono Oyana became the actor of Spain's U-17 advantage.

The Matador team's advantage did not necessarily make Uzbekistan U-17 fall. They are motivated to catch up.

However, instead of replying to the opener, Muhammadyusuf Sobirov's goal conceded again.

Spain U-17 again scored a goal that put the situation 2-0 ahead through Roberto Martin Urel's contribution in the 19th minute.

The game is heating up for both teams who both appear full of ambitions. Several chances were successfully created by Uzbekistan U-17, but their efforts could still be broken before reaching the opponent's goal.

Uzbekistan U-17 only managed to break the deadlock after the game entered injury time. Behruz Shukurulaev's shot which started with Saidov's pass failed to be held by the Spanish goalkeeper.

The score changed 2-1 for Spain's U-17 advantage lasted until halftime.

Entering the second half, Uzbekistan U-17 was increasingly burning with the spirit of equalizing. Jamollidin Rakhmatullaev's team immediately took over the game.

The effort bore fruit in the 53rd minute. However, the second goal of Uzbekistan U-17 was questioned by the referee.

However, after reviewing the Video Assistant Review (VAR), the referee declared the goal valid.

The draw score lasted until the long whistle sounded. One point for each team keeps Spain U-17 firmly at the top of Group B with seven points.

Meanwhile, Uzbekistan U-17, which got one additional point, is still stuck in third place with four points.