India vs Uzbekistan AFC Asian Cup 2024 Highlights | Another disappointment for the Blue Tigers as they suffer a 3-0 loss against the dominant Uzbekistan

This was Abishek Goswami bringing you all the highlights of the India vs Australia AFC Asian Cup 2024 match. I hope you will enjoy the highlights from the LIVE Blog below. Until next time, thank you.

India registered their second consecutive loss in the tournament. India lacked quality but Uzbekistan just capitalised on their opponent's mistakes. Fayzullaev scores the opener and then Sergeev doubles the lead for Uzbek. India slowly got back into the game but before anything they could create to score a goal, Uzbek scored their third in the last minute of the first half.

India had their moments in the game, especially, in the second half but they weren't clinical in terms of taking the chances. The defenders just gifted the goals to the Uzbek forwards and it has been the Blue Tigers' story in the International tournaments.

India are officially out of the tournament but would like to finish their campaign with a good performance against Syria on their final matchday.

𝑭𝑼𝑳𝑳-𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 🕰️

India faces its second defeat in the Asian Cup 2023. 🥺#asiancup2023 #asiancup #IndianFootball #FootballIndia #indiavsuzbekistan #sunilchhetri #igorstimac #football pic.twitter.com/TQLcXVUx3h

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Pandita tries to capitalise on a mistake by the Uzbekistan defence but eventually gets stopped.

Shukurov swings in a cross but Boltaboev's header flies high.

Udanta replaces Naorem Mahesh for India.

Brandon Fernandes with a chance to put in a good ball inside the box from a freekick. But, his cross misses everyone in the box and goes out of play.

Fayzullaev goes for a shot from distance, which takes a deflection and goes to Gurpreet.

Rahul Bheke comes close to scoring as he gets a free header from the corner. He timed his jump well but Yusupov remained alert to tip the ball over the bar.

Poojary goes for a first-time cross from the right flank but the cross lacks quality.

Sandesh Jhingan has plenty of time to find a teammate but sends the ball straight to the opponent.

India has had their chances to make a back into the match but finishing has been the main issue.

Apuia is down on the ground after a concussion with his teammate Akash Mishra.

Mishra's cross from the left pushes Yusupov to push the ball away. Rahul KP's shot on the rebound hits the crossbar. The ball falls to Chhetri who gets a shot away at goal but cannot get the power to trouble Yusupov.

Never give up 🐯

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— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 18, 2024

The second half between India and Uzbekistan starts at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Rahul KP replaces Manvir Singh.

India got their punishment for their mistakes in the first half. 3 mistakes and 3 goals for Uzbekistan. Fayzullaev scores the opener and then Sergeev doubles the lead for Uzbek. India slowly got back into the game but before anything they could create to score a goal, Uzbek scored their third in the last minute of the first half. India must score at least two early goals to keep the hopes alive.

HALF-TIME 🕰️

Uzbekistan outplays India in football. 😐#IndianFootball #asiancup2023 #asiancup #sunilchhetri #indiavsuzbekistan #FootballIndia pic.twitter.com/be1gRy22Dr

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Poor defending from India once again and gets punished. A cross comes in from the right flank and Nazrullaev beats his marker to sidefoot the ball inside the net. His shot hits the post and comes back into play. Nazrullaev scores from the rebound.

Chhetri gets a free header from the corner but he cannot keep his effort on target. India are building pressure now.

Yusupov punches the ball away from an India freekick and the ball falls to Naorem Mahesh. He unleashes a shot and forces Yusupov to make the save.

Sergeev gets the ball and makes his way into the box. He goes for a cutback but India defends well to deny the attacker. The offside whistle blows.

India starts slowly from the back and then moves the ball in front with some excellent one-touch passes but Uzbekistan maintains their defensive shape very well and nullifies the opportunity.

Chhetri crosses the ball inside the box from a freekick and Mishra heads the ball wide.

Fayzullaev breaches the Indian defence once again and sends in a low cross from the left but does not find a teammate. Mishra does not make any mistake and clears the ball. 

Manvir remains firm on the right flank and plays the ball to Poojary. Poojary sends the ball inside the box towards Chhetri but the Indian captain loses the ball.

A huge error from Rahul Bheke as he loses the ball cheaply near the halfway line. Fayzullaev snatches the ball and makes a run at goal. He then squares the ball at the far post but Mishra tries to intercept the ball. Mishra's touch hits the crossbar and Sergeev rushes into the box to hit the ball inside the net from a close distance.

Thapa finds Manvir with a brilliant pass and the latter looks to start an attack but a poor first touch gifts Uzbek the possession.

Uzbekistan captain Masharipov shoots for a goal from the freekick and the ball hits the crossbar.

Fayzullaev is down as Nikhil Poojary brings him down with a nasty tackle.

Nasrullaev sends an inswinging cross from the edge of the box. Fayzullaev moves in a good position and once the ball comes to him, he heads the ball into the net for the first goal of the match. What a thrilling start to the game!!!

The game begins at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Kick Off soon

1️⃣ hour until kick-off ⌛🔜
🇮🇳🆚🇺🇿#INDvUZB ⚔️ #AsianCup2023 🏆 #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/cK0IPC0beE

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 18, 2024

The #BlueTigers 🐯 are all set for #INDvUZB 🇮🇳🆚🇺🇿#AsianCup2023 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/3Ye8iHdhKO

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 18, 2024

IND: Gurpreet(GK), Rahul, Jhingan, Mishra, Thapa, Suresh, Manvir, Chhetri(C), Naorem, Apuia, Poojary

UZB: Yusupov(GK), Sayfiev, Shukurov, Xamrobekov, Masharipov(C), Urunov, Nasrullaev, Eshmurodov, Sergeev, Fayzullaev, Khusanov

📋 LINE UPS | 🇮🇳 INDIA 🆚 UZBEKISTAN 🇺🇿

©️hhetri leads the charge, steering the team towards the nation's dream. The White Wolves stand in the way, hungry for victory in Group B!

Watch Live 📺 https://t.co/nJZ0pcVqz1#AsianCup2023 | #HayyaAsia | #INDvUZB pic.twitter.com/xJoptJxoZ8

— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 18, 2024

We're back at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium 🏟️

Awaiting you to fill these stands again, Indian fans 🇮🇳💙#INDvUZB ⚔️ #AsianCup2023 #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/ZMprBu0KiU

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 18, 2024

In their 6 meetings, Uzbekistan have won four matches and 2 matches have ended as a draw. India haven't registered a victory against Uzbek in their footballing history.

• India v Uzbekistan 2-2 (Gold Cup) – 1997

• India v Uzbekistan 0-0 (Friendly) – 1998

• India v Uzbekistan 0-4 (Friendly) – 1998

• Uzbekistan v India 2-0 (Asian Games) - 1998

• India v Uzbekistan 2-3 (AFC Asian Cup) - 1999

• Uzbekistan v India 2-1 (Merdeka Cup) - 2001

The final touches before #INDvUZB ✨#AsianCup2023 #BlueTigers 🐯 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/lF50HLlHy1

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 18, 2024

Indian men's football team will be looking to get off the mark in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 as they take on Uzbekistan in the second group match at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Thursday. The Blue Tigers lost 0-2 to Australia in the opening match of the competition.

Uzbekistan are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and have lost just two of their last 25 matches. They started the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Syria and will be looking to register a victory against the Indian team.

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘! ⚽💙

Chapter 2 of India's Asian Cup 2023 story. 🇮🇳

🇮🇳🆚🇺🇿
🕗 20:00 IST
🏟️ Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
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— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) January 18, 2024

• Fixture: India vs Uzbekistan: AFC Asian Cup 2024

• Date: January 18

• Time: 8:00 PM (IST)

• Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

• Live Telecast: Sports18 and Jio Cinema

Also Read: Australia vs India AFC Asian Cup 2024: The Blue Tigers start the campaign with a disappointing 2-0 loss against Australia

#𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐳𝐛𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 ⏭️

Indian Football Team getting ready for their second match in #AFCAsianCup2023 against Uzbekistan on 18th January 2024.

After a tough loss against Australia in the first match, Sunil Chhetri… pic.twitter.com/DPy04QyPYX

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) January 16, 2024