Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tehran: Server Djeparov has set his sights on winning the remaining three FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers as Uzbekistan prepare to face Group A leaders the Islamic Republic of Iran on Monday.
The Uzbeks go into the tie in third place, just a point behind second-place Korea Republic, but against an unbeaten Iran side who will advance to the tournament in Russia should they secure all three points at Azadi Stadium.
Uzbekistan have history of finishing in their current position of third before going on to lose intercontinental play-off games – with Bahrain in 2006 and Jordan in 2014 – something Djeparov is determined to avoid this in the current campaign.
“I think everything is very simple, we need to win the remaining three games so we won’t be in the play-offs and will go straight to the World Cup,” said the two-time AFC Player of the Year.
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