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The group’s other match saw late drama with Kyrgyz Republic seeing off Palestine 2-1.
Uzbekistan 4-0 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka initially held their nerve to withstand an Uzbekistan side who pushed forward with a high defensive line.
The Central Asian side’s aggression finally bore fruit in the 38th minute with Umarali Rakhmonaliev scoring the opener before Turdimurodov doubled their advantage five minutes before the interval.
The Central Asian side’s aggression finally bore fruit in the 38th minute with Umarali Rakhmonaliev scoring the opener before Turdimurodov doubled their advantage five minutes before the interval.
The 2018 winners stayed on top of things in the second half with Turdimurodov netting in the 53rd minute with Sardorbek Bakhromov confirming the three points in the 70th minute.
Palestine 1-2 Kyrgyz Republic
Both teams had equal chances in the opening 45 minutes with Palestine’s Khalid Abuaelhajia coming close in first half stoppage time after seeing his rasping free-kick repelled by Kyrgyz Republic keeper Sultan Chomoev.
Both teams had equal chances in the opening 45 minutes with Palestine’s Khalid Abuaelhajia coming close in first half stoppage time after seeing his rasping free-kick repelled by Kyrgyz Republic keeper Sultan Chomoev.
With the match seemingly headed for a goalless draw, the Central Asian side took the lead in the 81st minute with Kimi Merk converting from the spot after sending Palestine keeper Mahdi Assi the wrong way.
Palestine refused to give in and drew level in spectacular fashion in the third minute of stoppage time after Abuaelhajia showed composure to control Mohammed Sandouqa’s pass before slotting home past Chomoev.
Kyrgyz Republic, however, had the final say two minutes later after Assi spilled a save from Khristiian Brauzman’s shot, allowing Merk to convert with a diving header to seal the victory.
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