Eldor Shomurodov
IBA
CF
Poacher
Jun 29, 1995 (30)
Right
6'3"
168 lb
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Minimal impact in loss
Shomurodov registered one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Portugal.
Analysis: Shomurodov was ticketed to be one of Uzbekistan's best players in the World Cup. However, the striker, who has had previous stints at Roma, Cagliari and several other Serie A clubs, has been limited to just two shots across 179 minutes of play. He'll aim to bounce back against DR Congo in the group-stage finale on Saturday.
Costly turnover in loss
Shomurodov registered one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat versus Colombia.
Analysis: Shomurodov had a mixed evening captaining Uzbekistan in Wednesday's 1-3 defeat to Colombia, directly responsible for the decisive second Colombian goal by losing possession in the center of the pitch before Gustavo Puerta activated Luis Diaz for the match-winning right-footed finish, while also registering one shot on target himself in a match where his side competed for large spells before Colombia's quality ultimately prevailed. The striker led the line with physicality and intelligent movement throughout, contributing to Fayzullaev's equalizing goal avec sa frappe repoussee par Camilo Vargas, and his 44 international goals underline the goalscoring pedigree he carries into every match regardless of the occasion. His ability to threaten in transition and win aerial duels against top-level centre-backs makes him Uzbekistan's most important attacking reference point.
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