Trailing to a Rafael Nunez penalty, head coach Timur Kapadze dispatched Faizullaev and Eldor Shomurodov, with both playing a role in the buildup to Alisher Odilov netting the equaliser.

“I want to thank our fans for their support, both in the stadium and behind the scenes. We felt it, and we saw it through social networks and directly in the stadium,” said Fayzullaev. 

“The Olympic Games are very important to us, and we've been waiting a long time to participate. At times, we lacked experience, which is why maintaining concentration for the full 90 minutes is crucial.

“Our players gave their all for this tournament. No one comes here expecting to lose or be eliminated in the group stage. I hope our fans understand this correctly.”

Uzbekistan ended their Olympic debut at the bottom of the table with a point after suffering defeats against Spain (2-1) and Egypt (1-0). 

However, Faizullaev insists that Uzbekistan are building a team to compete at the highest levels.

“We made history and created a turning point in Uzbek football. I hope our true fans will continue to support us as we aim for the FIFA World Cup. We will strive to achieve this goal and create another chapter in history.”