Russia U20 2, Uzbekistan U20 1

TASHKENT (Interstat) — Russia U20 withstood a late comeback bid and a red card to defeat Uzbekistan U20 2-1 on Tuesday in a global football match decided by two second-half goals and a stoppage-time response. The first half produced no goals, but the game carried a tense, measured rhythm. Uzbekistan U20, playing at home, tried to impose itself through possession and pressure, while Russia U20 sat compact and looked to strike in transition. The visitors’ patience paid off after the break. Neither side created enough clear separation in the opening 45 minutes to change the scoreline, and the match remained… Read more...