Tajikistan scored a dramatic victory over Uzbekistan in the final of the Football Association of Central Asia (CAFA) U17 Championship, held in Uzbekistan. In a match filled with twists and turns, Tajikistan emerged victorious 4-3 in extra time after Uzbekistan led 3-2.

Early Goals and Upsets

The Uzbeks started strong, with Laziz Abduraimov scoring the opener from the penalty spot in the 13th minute. Uzbekistan doubled their lead in the 42nd minute, thanks to Sukhroba Sadirzhanov. However, the Tajiks got a lifeline just before halftime with a goal from Odilzod Mehrubon, making it 2-1.

Extra Time Drama

With just seconds remaining in regular time, Umon Shirinov equalized for Tajikistan, sending the game to extra time. In the 92nd minute, Sadirzhanov looked to have secured the win for Uzbekistan, but Tajikistan refused to give up. Codin Comon Karimzoda scored the equalizer just three minutes later, setting up a grandstand finish.

In the 120th minute, the referee’s whistle blew, signaling the end of the match, and the final goal was scored. Tajikistan’s captain, Odilzoda, provided the decisive finish, securing a 4-3 victory for his team in a match that had everything.

The Final Word

Tajikistan pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat Uzbekistan 4-3 in the CAFE U17 Championship final, capping off a thrilling game of football that had it all.

FAQ

Who won the match?

Tajikistan won the match 4-3 in extra time.

When did the match take place?

The match took place on June 1, 2025.

Did You Know?

Tajikistan’s comeback is the largest in a CAFE U17 Championship final match.

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