Uzbekistan 3-1 DPR Korea

Uzbekistan registered 3-1 victory at home over Chollima. White Wolves lost in Pyongyang 2-4 in the first match. Samvel Babayan`s team took revenge.

Visitors began game with fast goal. They took the lead courtesy of Ri Hyok Chol's early head goal. But Uzbekistan took control and created many chances. Igor Sergeev equalized result in the 24th minute with head shot after Djeparov`s cross. Sergeev scored against DPR Korea in all 3 matches in 2015.

Hosts continued to dominate and scored two goals in the second half. Alexander Geynrikh came off the bench to put the home side in front in the 66th minute. Captain Odil Akhmedov hammered third ball with good play of Rashidov.

Uzbekistan have better chance to have first position in the group after important victory.

UZBEKISTAN - DPR KOREA - 3-1 (1-1)
November 12. Tashkent. Pakhtakor stadium. Attendance: 27135.
Referee: Alireza Faghani (Iran).
Goals: Ri Hyok Chol, 2 - 0:1. Sergeev, 24 - 1:1. Geynrikh, 66 - 2:1. Akhmedov, 87 - 3:1.
Uzbekistan: Lobanov, Denisov, Krimets, Ismailov, Tuhtahujaev, Haydarov, Akhmedov, Djeparov (Khasanov, 75), Rashidov (Sokhibov, 90), Bikmaev (Geynrikh, 51), Sergeev.
DPR Korea: Ri Myong Guk, Jang Kuk Chol, Ri Kum Chol, Ri Hyok Chol (Kim Song Gi, 86), Pak Kwang Ryong (An Byong Jun, 35), Jong Il Gwan, Jon Kwang Ik, Sim Hyon Jin, Ri Yong Chol, So Hyon Uk (So Kyong Jin, 79), Ri Chol Myong.
Yellow cards: Tuhtahujaev, 20. Jong Il Gwan, 45. Jon Kwang Ik, 57. Jang Kuk Chol, 77. Rashidov, 89.