Tuesday 14 / January / 2025
MUSCAT: The Red Warriors face Uzbekistan in Sharjah as they aim for the brightest start possible in the 2019 AFC Cup.
The 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup champions won their last two encounters against Uzbekistan, beating them twice with a scoreline of 1-0 in May 2014. The last time Uzbekistan defeated Oman was all the way back in September 2001.
Oman will be looking to make it to the knockout stages for the first time in four appearances at the tournament.
Here's a look at the record of these two aspiring champions
1. The 23rd Arabian Gulf Cup champions won their last two encounters against Uzbekistan, beating them twice with a scoreline of 1-0 in May 2014. The last time Uzbekistan defeated Oman was all the way back in September 2001.
2. Meanwhile, the White Wolves have qualified for every Asian Cup since 1996.
3. Oman will be looking to make it to the knockout stages for the first time in four appearances at the tournament.
4. Uzbekistan, however, have made the knockout rounds five times in row. Their biggest success was a dream run 2011 in Qatar, where they made the semifinals. They succeeded in a group stage that included Qatar, Kuwait, and China before defeating Jordan in the quarterfinals. However, the Socceroos from Australia went onto beat them in the semis, by 6-0.
