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Uzbekistani side dominated in the first half of the match. Izzat Abdullav opened the score in the 19th minute of the match.
After conceding goal, Japanese side started to control the ball and soon Abe scored equalizer. In the 62nd minute, Japan took a lead through a goal of Mizutani.
In the third minute of added time, Shohjahon Qilichev scored the crucial goal, which allowed the Uzbek side to claim a draw.
The sides will play their second match at Pakhtakor Stadium on 27 May and two day later, they will face each other in Yangiyer.