Meeting of the first day between the selections of Oman and Uzbekistan.
On the part of Oman, it is necessary to begin speaking by Verbeek the selector. A Dutchman with a lot of career in Asian football, a factor very to have in these continents since here the experience is a decisive degree. The example is the victory of Oman in the Gulf Cup in January and that the bench has been hot: Le Guen was stopped after the Second Phase and Lopez Caro lasted less than 1 year and almost no matches. In these came Verbeek, known for its defensive systems and almost anti-football practiced by their teams. This same Gulf Cup ended with 4 goals in favor and 1 only against … In the friendlies the same thing has been seen again, for which Oman is one of the most predictable figures of the tournament.
Uzbekistan is a team that has enjoyed its best generation of players in recent years and failed to reach the World Cup. However, at the continental level it is a very serious team that must be taken into account at all levels. Now, with a certain renovation it comes from the hand of Héctor Cúper with the goal set in 2022.
Cúper also marries perfectly with the philosophy of the Uzbek team, which was always very conservative and defensive and perhaps that is why it did not reach higher quotas. It also has a generation of players from the U20 that reached the World Cup in 2013 and 2015.
The main strength of the Uzbeks is in the center of the field, especially with the leader Akhmedov as a great figure, shielded by players like Khamdamov who has jumped into the Russian league. The main lack is in the attack, where until recently they had to call a retired point to supply the needs of this team.
First day: we must add. Pass 3: we have to add. Japan in the group: we have to add. The draw is not a bad result for anyone and with that idea they will go out into the field. I hope that Uzbekistan tries to take the initiative, but without going crazy. From there, I expect a goal or nothing since even a loss by the minimum can be a good result for Oman.
PREDICTION: Uzbekistan to win @ 2.06
