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Uzbekistan capable of an upset, says Xamrobekov
Doha: Odiljon Xamrobekov believes Uzbekistan are well positioned to defeat Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ quarter-final clash on Saturday.
Qatar have been perfect so far with four wins but Xamrobekov believes that Uzbekistan have a solid plan in place to defeat the defending champions.

“Tomorrow, we play against the defending champions and they have the advantage of playing in front of their own fans. They boast strong individual players, but our team is fully prepared and ready for the fight,” said the 27-year-old Pakhtakor midfielder.
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“The Qatari players we are up against are highly skilled. However, we are committed to giving our best effort, pushing hard on the field, and I'm optimistic that we will successfully achieve our target.
 
“Our team is united, fully committed and there's a strong camaraderie among us. Each player brings his own unique strengths to the team, making us a formidable and well-rounded unit.”
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The Al Bayt Stadium is expected to be filled to the brim but Xamrobekov said Uzbekistan will not be intimidated.
 
“If the stadium is full, players usually thrive in such conditions. While it may provide an advantage to the opponents, it won't deter us as we are used to this kind of atmosphere when we play at home at the Bunyodkor Stadium.
 
“We are determined to give everything on the pitch and play our best regardless of the circumstances.”