Tajikistan Women U20 0 – 7 Uzbekistan Women U20
International Friendly – July 26, 2026

Match Overview

Uzbekistan Women U20 produced a dominant attacking display to thrash their Tajikistan counterparts 7-0 in an international friendly held at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe. The visitors showcased clinical finishing and fluid movement, leaving the home side with no answers. The result underlines Uzbekistan’s growing strength in women’s youth football.

Key Moments

• Early onslaught: Uzbekistan scored twice within the first 12 minutes. Madina Karimova opened the scoring with a close-range finish, followed by a long-range strike from Sevara Rakhimova.
• First half hat-trick: By the 35th minute, Uzbekistan had raced to a 4-0 lead. Zarina Tursunova completed a hat‑trick of goals with a penalty and two calm finishes from inside the box.
• Second half dominance: The visitors added three more goals after the break. Substitute Dilfuza Akhmedova scored twice, including a spectacular volley, and Kamila Yusupova chipped in with a goal from a corner.

Tactical Breakdown

Uzbekistan deployed a fluid 4-3-3 that constantly overloaded the Tajikistan defense, particularly down the flanks. Their high press forced multiple errors in the Tajikistan backline, leading to easy opportunities. Tajikistan, set up in a 5-3-2, struggled to retain possession and rarely threatened the Uzbekistan goal. The visitors’ midfield trio controlled the tempo effortlessly.

Standout Players

• Zarina Tursunova (Uzbekistan): A first‑half hat‑trick that showcased her composure and movement.
• Dilfuza Akhmedova (Uzbekistan): Two second‑half goals, including a candidate for goal of the friendly.
• Madina Karimova (Uzbekistan): One goal and two assists, orchestrating attacks from the midfield.

Implications for Both Teams

For Uzbekistan Women U20, the result provides a massive confidence boost ahead of regional tournaments. Their ability to score from open play and set pieces bodes well. Tajikistan Women U20 will need to regroup defensively; the heavy defeat highlights gaps in organization and physical readiness that must be addressed before competitive fixtures. The friendly serves as a stark reminder of the development gap between the two programs.