Uzbekistan vs Syria Highlights, AFC Asian Cup 2023: UZB 0-0 SYR FT - Uzbeks frustrated by Syrian defense

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live coverage ends

That's what the Group B points table looks like at the end of Round 1. The next round of matches of the group is slated on January 18 with Uzbekistan facing India while Australia will take on Syria.

Before that, three more AFC Asian Cup matches coming tomorrow as the likes of Japan and Iran will kick off their campaign. We bid good night for now

Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria at Full Time

Full Time statistics: No shot on target by Syria in a match that was a dull affair for most of the part

Full Time!

The referee blows the final whistle with Uzbek missing out on another chance to create something threatening enough! Points are shared at the end of it as it ends UZB 0-0 SYR

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

90+3' It's one-way traffic at the moment asAbbosbek Fayzullaev looks to playAzizbek Turgunboev through to the goal but the pass was collected by the Alma! UZB 0-0 SYR

Sergeev heads on target!

90+2'Sherzod Nasrullaev runs deep on the left flank to deliver a cross going away from the goal. Sergeev tries to guide it to the target but lacks the power to do so as it is easily collected by the Syrian goalkeeper!

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

90+1' Correction: Syrian goalkeeper's save came off a shot byFayzullaev. Meanwhile four minutes of stoppage time added!

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

89' Fayzullaev win a corner at the other end for Uzbekistan following a short spell of pressure by Syria in their attacking third!

Alma fumbles ball!

87' Syrian goalkeeper Alma commits an error as he fumbles an easy collection but Urunov couldn't capitalise on it as he wasn't expecting the mistake from his rival! Meanwhile Syria win a corner at the other end from a sporadic attack! UZB 0-0 SYR

Finally a shot on target!

85' First shot on target is here and it comes from the Uzbeks! It probably comes from Shukurov, who shoots from outside the box following a build up. Syrian goalkeeper Ibrahim Alma dives low to his left to parry the ball away!

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

83' Uzbekistan are putting one cross after another into the box but none have managed to reach any of their forwards inside the box as Syrians are not letting their guards down in the closing minutes!

Confirmation of VAR Check

81' Confirmation of VAR check on the disallowed goal by Ibrahim Hesar! UZB 0-0 SYR

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

79' Uzbekistan increase intensity in attack as the match enters the final phase of the game while Syria are willing to defend deeper! UZB 0-0 SYR

GOOOOALLLL! No, it's offside!

78' Hessar puts the ball into the net from close range following a cross by Ajan. However, Syrian celebration is cut short as he is flagged offside. VAR check confirms the same!

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

76' Uzbekistan have an indirect freekick opportunity right after Safiyev had a weak effort off target! Uzbeks continue to be frustrated in the attacking third

Substitution - Uzbekistan

74' Igor Sergeev comes on for captain Masharipov in the midfield UZB 0-0 SYR

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

72' Bit of a lean phase in the game again as both sides are keeping it tight at the back. Meanwhile Uzbeks are about to make another change UZB 0-0 SYR

Double substitutions - Syria

70' Two changes by Syria coach Hector Cuper as he sends in Fahd Youssef andOmar Khribin for Pablo Sabbag andAl Aswad, who was also on a yellow card

69' Oston Urunov disappoints from the corner again as the corner delivery falls to him unmarked at the edge of the box. He tries to volley with the left foot but horribly miscues it UZB 0-0 SYR

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

68' Uzbekistan win a corner kick following a long build up as Ursunov's half-hearted attempt from a tight angle is deflected out of play!

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

63' More than an hour of game has been played and we are yet to see a shot on target by any of the teams. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan are holding long spell of possession and are patiently waiting for a penetration opportunity

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live

60' Uzbekistan have a corner kick to take afterOtabek Shukurov breaks into the box to shoot at least twice on the ricochet but his effort was blocked everytime before the ball went out of play.

The corner was cleared by the Syrian defense as well! UZB 0-0 SYR

OFFSIDE!

57' Uzbek captain Jaloliddin Masharipov drops deep on the left to receive a pass from his wingback. He quickly lobs it through for striker Urunov to track but the forward couldn't break the offside trap!

Yellow card for Uzbekistan

54' Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov sees a yellow card for a late tackle on Ibrahim Hesar

Fayzullaev goes wide!

53' Another opening for Uzbeks inside the box as Fayzullaev gets hold of the ball from a tight angle! He takes a shot with his right foot and goes wildly off target! UZB 0-0 SYR

Sukurov shoots off target!

50' Fabulous counter by Uzbekistan as they commit five man in attack as Sayfiev delivers a telling cross at the far post for Nasrullaev, who lays it off for unmarked Sukurov inside the box box. Sukurov shoots first time but off the target yet again! That should have been the opening goal!

Uzbekistan vs Syria Live Score

48' Syria foray into attack from the left early on but are unable to penetrate well enough to extract a shot on target!

Double substitution - Uzbekistan

46'Sherzod Nasrullaev andAbbosbek Fayzullaev come on for Uzbekistan at the break. They replace Erkinov and Alijonov on the right side of Uzbek attack! UZB 0-0 SYR

2nd half begins!

46' The second half gets underway! Uzbekistan coach makes two changes at the break. Confirmation on them soon

Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria at HT

Half Time statistics: No shots on target as none of the goalkeeper were called into action

Half Time

The referee blows the whistle to end what has been a more of a game of chess with both sides playing safe at the back. No clear cut chances for either side as it's Uzbekistan 0-0 Syria at Half Time