China News Service, Hong Kong, March 21 (Reporter Wei Huadu) In the second round of Group E of the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers held at the Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong on the evening of the 21st, the Hong Kong Team of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Hong Kong Team") )0:2 lost to Uzbekistan.
The Hong Kong team, ranked 154th in the world, ranked last in Group E with 1 loss and 1 point in the first two games. Since only the top two teams in the group can advance, the Hong Kong team must maintain its hope of promotion and cannot afford to miss this game. The Uzbekistan team, ranked 66th in the world, had 1 win, 1 draw and 4 points, and its strength should not be underestimated.
That night, the Mong Kok Stadium, which can accommodate more than 6,000 spectators, was full. Almost everyone wore red jerseys to support the Hong Kong team because red is the main color of the Hong Kong team.
In the first half, the Uzbekistan team almost completely suppressed the Hong Kong team. There were more than ten opportunities for goals and corner kicks, but they were all resolved by the Hong Kong team playing at home. At the end of the half, the two teams played 0:0.
Four minutes after the change of sides, Uzbekistan player Turgunboev Azizbek quickly pushed the ball to the right baseline and then crossed the ball. The ball passed through three defensive players and passed to his teammate Sumuro who was responding in front of the goal. Shomurodv Eldor, who easily broke the net and gave the team a one-goal lead.
In the 67th minute, Uzbekistan player Ashurmatov Rustamjon received a corner kick in the penalty area and scored, giving the visiting team a two-goal lead.
After this campaign, the Hong Kong team continued to rank at the bottom of the list with 2 losses, 1 score and 1 point, while the Uzbekistan team rose to the top of the list with 2 wins, 1 score and 7 points.
According to the schedule, the Hong Kong team will play another away game against Uzbekistan on March 26. (over)