Uzbekistan 1-0 Kyrgyzstan LIVE Score, CAFA Nations Cup 2025: UZB Lead At HT Against 10-Man KGZ In Must-Win Clash

Despite their numerical disadvantage and the sheer dominance on the ball by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan are tryin to win fouls in the middle of the park. They do win one, and then weave their way into the box with one-two touch passes. However, a heavy ball down the flanks ends that move, and Uzbekistan immediately counter.

The VAR check was about whether Mozgovoy pushed Kozubaev into Tokotaev. In real time, it looked like nothing, and even in replays, it looks like the slightest of touches on the back of the defender. The referee, however, is convinced that it's a foul, and the goal is overturned. Harsh.

Kyrgyzstan make a double change. Tokotaev can't carry on, so he is replaced by Pryadkin. Batyrkanov replaces Alykulov.

Uzbekistan double their lead just three minutes into the second half. A long ball from the defence searching for Mozgovoy bounces over the defenders' heads. Tokotaev comes rushing out to clear but only manages to clatter with the leg of his own defender Kozubaev, going down. Meanwhile, Erkinov just puts the ball into an empty net. There's, however, a VAR check going on.

The referee blow shis whislte, and the second half is underway. Two changes for Uzbekistan, with Otabek Shukurov and Oston Urunov coming on. Will Uzbekistan pile the pressure on 10-man Kyrgyzstan early on?

The referee blows his whistle, and it's half time at the Olympic Stadium in Tashkent. Despite being one-goal down, Kyrgyzstan were often the better team on the pitch, but Kichin's red card has turned the tie on its head, and Uzbekistan will try to sieze their numerical advantage in the second half.

Long VAR check confirms the red card, and Kichin sarcastically applauds the ref as he walks off the pitch. Two out of three added minutes are played, but expect more to be added on.

Just when it seemed like Kyrgyzstan were making their way back into the game, their captain Valeriy Kichin just made their job way harder. Uzbekistan almost played Fayzullaev through, but the defender pulled him down with a shirt pull. It was a blatant yellow at best, but since it was a last-man tackle, the referee shows him a straight red. There's a VAR check going on, though.

Meanwhile, the fourth official indicates a minimum of three added minutes. Expect more, though, as the red card drama unfolds.

Kyrgyzstan are knocking on Uzbekistan's door at the moment, with Alykulov showing off his footwork to make his way into the box before squaring the ball across the face of the goal, but Khamraliev came sliding in. From the corner, Alykulov cut inside and tried to find the far corner, but it went wide.

Despite going a goal down, Kyrgyzstan have not let the tempo of the match drop, trying to push forward in numbers every time they are getting a chance. A cruching tackle on Alykulov brings the Kyrgyz player down, and he receives some treatment from the physios.

And the VAR check confirms the goal! Replays show that Mozgovoy had timed his run perfectly and was a foot onside when the ball was played in, and thus, Uzbekistan take the lead.

Oooof! Mozgovoy was found by a terrific long ball from defence. One on one against the keeper, and calmly finished down the line to find the back of the net. The celebrations are cut short as the flag goes up for offside. But, hold on, there's a VAR check going on.

Kyrgyzstan are clearly the strong side in the opening 15 minutes or so, but Uzbekistan are trying to push ahead down the left flank. However, at the moment, it's no threat at all to Tokotaev's goal.

The first controversy of the match, as Erkinov tried to cut inside but was stopped by a sliding Arlen. Uzbekistan appeal for handball, and the referee has a consultation with VAR. After a two-minute check, the decision is NO PENALTY.

A very bright start from Kyrgyzstan, and their forward forays earn them a free-kick in a dangerous place on the left edge of the box. A terrific strike from a Kyrgyz player leavesYurupov completely beaten, and the ball hits the crossbar and comes back into the play. A sublime effort that deserved a goal, but not to be so.

The referee's whistle goes off in Tashkent, and this vital Group A fixture in Tashkent is underway. Uzbekistan get the ball rolling, and both sides know that they need to win and win big to have any hopes of moving on to the stage they want.

Erzhan Tokotaev (gk), Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov, Gulzhigit Alykulov, Erbol Atabayev, Arlen Beksulov, Ermek Kenzhebaev, Valeriy Kichin (c), Joel Kojo, Tamirlan Kozubayev, Kai Merk, Alexandr Mishchenko

Utkir Yusupov (gk), Khozhiakbar Alizhonov, Khusniddin Alikulov, Aliek Davronov, Khozhimat Erkinov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev, Odildzhon Khamrabekov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Eldor Shomurodov (c)

Bad news for Uzbekistan, as Oman have won 2-1 against Turkmenistan with a 94th minute winner from Muhsen Al Ghassani. Oman are top of Group A with seven points and a +2 goal difference. Bottom line, Uzbekistan have to win by three goals or more to leapfrog them.

As per available data, Uzbekistan have played Kyrgyzstan 11 times. All 11 matches have been won by Uzbekistan. The last time these two sides met was in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers on 20 March, with Uzbekistan winning 1-0.

Right now, Turkmenistan are 1-1 against Oman, which means that latter are top of the Group A with five points, just one ahead of Uzbekistan. A win tonight will ensure the Uzbeks of a place in the final IF the results stay the way they are in the first match. Kyrgyzstan, meanwhile, will not have any hopes of finishing second.

Hello and welcome to the start of our live blog on the Uzbekistan vs Kyrgyzstan match in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025. The qualification threads are finely woven at the moment; Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are still hopeful of making it through to the next stages, although that depends on the result of the Turkmenistan vs Oman match.

The action in Tashkent begins at 8:00 PM IST, so stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.