Visiting Uzbeks set sights on beating Azkals and nothing less | Inquirer Sports

Visiting Uzbeks set sights on beating Azkals and nothing less

/ 02:28 PM September 07, 2015

Uzbekistan midfielder Server Djeparov speaks with the Philippine media during a pre-match presser Monday. Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Uzbekistan midfielder Server Djeparov speaks with the Philippine media during a pre-match presser Monday. Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Being the highest ranked team in Group H of the 2018 Fifa World Cup Asian qualifiers at No.71, Uzbekistan sure is hoping to regain its position at the top when it clashes with the Philippine Azkals on Tuesday.

At 1-1, the Uzbeks are gunning for the full three points at Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan.

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And for Uzbek midfielder Server Djeparov, his team’s goal is to win and nothing else.

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“We came here to win. I hope we can go home with the result that we want,” he said.

New Uzbekistan coach Samvel Babayan echoed Djeparov’s sentiment, reiterating the squad’s goal in this Manila trip.

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“Every match in our group is very important. We have to win every match,” he said.

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Babayan doesn’t feel like his team still needs to adjust to his style with an important game ahead.

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“With due respect to the Philippines, they are very well organized and have in-shape players, but I think we will do our best to play our game in our group.”

After two matches, Uzbekistan trails North Korea and the Philippines for the leadership of Group H.

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TAGS: Azkals, azkals world cup, Football, philippine sports stadium, Philippines, Samvel Babayan, Server Djeparov, Uzbekistan, World Cup qualifier

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