BLAZING Uzbekistan crown historic campaign! ｜ Uzbekistan - Qatar ｜ Highlights #AsianQualifiers RT 26
There's a carnival atmosphere as Uzbekistan host Qatar in Group A.
The home nation have qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time
and they will want to finish with a win in front of their jubilant fans.
They could still top the group and name a strong side after their
goldest draw against UAE last time out got them over the line.
Qatar meanwhile are assured of a playoff place after their 1-0 win against IR Iran.
Pedro Miguel with the only goal in Hulen Lopetegui's first match in charge.
A magnificent atmosphere in the stadium and Uzbekistan have surfed the wave of euphoria so far.
Here they come once again in the 28th minute.
How's that some weak defending from Qatar and Tugong Boyev.
It's a brilliant strike there.
It arrows in off the bar for 1-0 to Uzbekistan.
It's an absolutely cracking finish.
Qatar really should defend it better.
But once he gets in there the goalkeeper stands no chance at all.
And that really has got the home side going.
Just a couple of minutes later Shamuradov goes for the strike.
It's a low one there and it's turned away by Zakaria.
The captain here causing all kinds of trouble for Qatar.
Qatar won the reverse fixture 3-2 with a late late goal.
But they just cannot get going in this first half.
As towards the end of it here's another chance for Shamuradov.
And he forces the save from Zakaria again.
Uzbekistan on top in that first half.
They'll be wondering how they're not more than 1-0 up.
And they come out all guns blazing in the second half.
Sharipov here picks up the possession on the left wing.
He cuts in, goes for goal.
And it doesn't quite hit the target.
You can see here he's looking to get the curl on it.
He just hits it too straight.
Just over an hour gone now.
Qatar again struggling to get the ball away.
Nazaly Zhurav makes a great run.
He's got the ball here.
And Zakaria with another important save there.
Somehow it's still only 1-0 to Uzbekistan.
As it's Ali Zhurav this time who passes up the opportunity.
Coming up towards the midway point in the second half.
Nazly Sharipov again is causing trouble on the left.
Shamuradov is in but he hits the side netting.
His eyes lit up as the ball came towards him.
But it's Suhail in fact with a fantastic block.
Just under five minutes to go now.
It's been constant pressure from Uzbekistan.
That's a fantastic ball over the top.
And Shamuradov this time does not miss.
It's a great touch and a fantastic strike
for a remarkable goal for 2-0 to Uzbekistan.
Iskandarov with the pass.
Look at that for a touch.
And the first time strike into the top quarter.
Now a late quarter.
It's stoppage time for Uzbekistan.
In it comes.
Zakaria is flailing and that's 3-0.
The sub Sergeyev scores an easy header.
He's only just come on.
The people missing it completely.
And that wraps it up at 3-0.
The home fans are absolutely delighted with the results
and of course qualification for Qatar.
It's a disappointing end to an inconsistent campaign.
But at least they have the playoffs to look forward to.