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Sports 25/10/2010 Uzbekistan amputees win World Cup
Uzbekistan amputees win World Cup
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan amputees football national team confirmed its supremacy in the sport football by defeating Argentina 3-1 in the final match of the 2010 World Cup. More than 10,000 packed the arena for a second straight night to watch a superior Uzbekistani team repeat as World Champions. Uzbekistan also won the World Cup in 2007.

Speed and accuracy were the keys to this young Uzbek team led by its fast front line of Haydarali Tursunboev, Kudrat Hudaykulov. Argentina performed well, but the depth and shooting attacks by Uzbekistan made the outcome a foregone conclusion.

The champions began with a steady pace, he gradually took charge of the match with a game based on skillful ball handling, sharp passing skills, and keeping the ball moving from sideline to sideline.

The Argentina defensive was forced to work increasingly harder, with three defenders close to the goalkeeper Miguel Lemos. Kudrat Turahujaev, the Uzbekistani keeper, tossed aside all shots against him.

In the second half, Haydarali Tursunboev scored double and Kudrat Hudaykulov was also on target for Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan ended the tournament undefeated with 4 wins and 2 draws.

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