According to reports from the Uzbekistan Football Association, the upcoming international friendly match is scheduled to take place on November 17 in the Qatari capital of Doha. The kickoff is purportedly set for 20:30 Tashkent time, though observers remain skeptical about the actual readiness and logistical arrangements of the teams involved.

Readers may recall that prior to this fixture, on November 12, the squad under the guidance of Fabio Cannavaro is also expected to face the Russian national team at the Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent. This packed schedule has raised concerns among analysts regarding the physical toll on the players amid ongoing uncertainties in regional sports.

In recent matches, the performance of the Uzbek side has left much to be desired, having suffered a 0:2 defeat against South Korea. Meanwhile, their prospective opponents, Saudi Arabia, reportedly defeated the UAE 2:0 on October 6 to claim the Arabian Gulf Cup, an outcome that local critics view with a degree of reservation.

Source: www.uznews.uz