Date & Time: Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 15:00
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
The match between the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw, keeping the audience at the edge of their seats throughout.
Paris Olympics Men’s Group C Football Dominican Republic vs Uzbekistan Match Summary
- Final Score: Dominican Republic 1 – 1 Uzbekistan
- Half Time: 0 – 0
Attacking Intent
From the outset, both teams showcased their attacking intent. The Dominican Republic registered 15 shots, while Uzbekistan had a slight edge with 17. Despite their efforts, both sides managed to hit the target only 5 times each, with goalkeepers from both teams making crucial saves.
Defensive Efforts
Defensively, the two teams were evenly matched, with each side blocking 5 shots. The game was physically intense, reflected in the foul count: the Dominican Republic committed 12 fouls, while Uzbekistan tallied 13. This aggressive play resulted in a balanced disciplinary record, with each team receiving one yellow card and no direct red cards.
Set Pieces and Free Kicks
Uzbekistan enjoyed more corners with 7 compared to the Dominican Republic’s 3. Both teams had an equal opportunity from direct free kicks, with one each, but the Dominican Republic had a significant advantage in indirect free kicks, earning 17 to Uzbekistan’s 7.
Key Moments
A pivotal moment came when the Dominican Republic was awarded a penalty kick, which they successfully converted, while Uzbekistan had no penalty opportunities. The Dominican Republic also maintained a tighter offside line, being caught offside only 2 times compared to Uzbekistan’s 6.
Possession Battle
Ball possession was almost evenly split, with the Dominican Republic slightly ahead at 51% and Uzbekistan close behind at 49%. This balance in possession reflected the overall parity in the game, which ended with both teams sharing the spoils in a hard-fought draw.
Paris Olympics Men’s Group C Football Dominican Republic vs Uzbekistan Match: Dominican Republic Player Statistics
- Xavier Valdez (Goalkeeper): Played the full 90 minutes and conceded a goal but made crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
- Edgar Pujol (Defender): A solid 90 minutes in defense with 2 shots off target.
- Luiyi de Lucas (Defender): Played 87 minutes contributing to the team’s defensive efforts.
- Heinz Morschel (Midfielder): Played 90 minutes and contributed defensively with one shot off target.
- Oscar Urena (Forward): Played the first half, had one shot off target.
- Angel Montes de Oca (Midfielder): Played the full match, helping in defense and had one shot off target.
- Rafael Nunez (Forward): Scored the lone goal for his team, playing the entire match with 2 shots, 1 on target.
- Peter Gonzalez (Forward): Played the full 90 minutes, providing 3 assists and 2 shots on target.
- Joao Urbaez (Defender): Played 82 minutes in a strong defensive role.
- Jose de Leon (Forward): Played 45 minutes, scored a goal, and had 1 shot on target.
- Nowend Lorenzo (Forward): Played 65 minutes, contributed with 2 assists and 1 shot on target.
Substitutes:
- Francisco Reyes (Defender): Played the second half and contributed defensively.
- Josue Baez (Midfielder): Played the second half, had 1 shot off target.
- Omar de la Cruz (Midfielder): Came on for 25 minutes.
- Nelson Lemaire (Defender): Played 8 minutes, managed 1 shot off target.
- Thomas Jungbauer (Defender): Played the final 3 minutes.
- Enrique Boesl (Goalkeeper), Edison Azcona (Midfielder): Did not play.
Paris Olympics Men’s Group C Football Dominican Republic vs Uzbekistan Match: Uzbekistan Player Statistics
- Vladimir Nazarov (Goalkeeper): Conceded one goal and made key saves throughout the 90 minutes.
- Saidazamat Mirsaidov (Defender): Played the full match with a solid defensive display.
- Abdukodir Khusanov (Defender): Played 90 minutes, anchoring the defense.
- Muhammadkodir Hamraliev (Defender): Played the entire game, reinforcing the backline.
- Ruslanbek Jiyanov (Forward): Played 57 minutes, scored a goal with 4 shots, none on target.
- Khusain Norchaev (Forward): Played 57 minutes, scored once with 1 shot on target.
- Zafarmurod Abdirakhmatov (Defender): Completed 90 minutes in defense.
- Umarali Rakhmonaliev (Midfielder): Played 89 minutes, assisted once with 1 shot off target.
- Abdurauf Buriev (Midfielder): Played the full match, contributed defensively with 1 shot off target.
- Ibrokhim Ibragimov (Midfielder): Played 57 minutes, assisted once with 1 shot off target.
- Alisher Odilov (Forward): Played 84 minutes, scored once with 4 shots, 1 on target.
Substitutes:
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Midfielder): Played 33 minutes, had 2 shots, 1 on target.
- Jasurbek Jaloliddinov (Midfielder): Played 33 minutes, provided 1 assist, 1 shot on target.
- Eldor Shomurodov (Forward): Played 33 minutes, scored once with 2 shots, 1 on target.
- Asadbek Rakhimjonov (Defender): Played the final minute.
- Diyor Kholmatov (Midfielder): Came on for 6 minutes.
- Abduvohid Nematov (Goalkeeper), Bekhruzbek Askarov (Midfielder): Did not play.
Paris Olympics Men’s Group C Football: Dominican Republic vs Uzbekistan Match Highlights
- The game saw a balanced performance from both teams with a total of 15 shots from the Dominican Republic and 17 from Uzbekistan.
- Each team scored once, with Uzbekistan managing a crucial penalty kick.
- Ball possession was closely contested, with the Dominican Republic holding 51% to Uzbekistan’s 49%.
- Both teams had one yellow card each, but no red cards were issued.
Conclusion:
Both teams displayed resilience and determination, with each player contributing significantly to the overall team performance. The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of the Paris Olympics Men’s Group C Football, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming fixtures.
