00:02Cheers erupted across Tashkent as Uzbekistan scored its first-ever goal at the FIFA World Cup.
00:09Thousands of supporters gathered in stadiums, parks and public viewing areas to watch the
00:14national team's historic debut against Colombia. Also, Uzbekistan lost 3-1, and Bozbek Fazulay's
00:20second half-strike secured a place in the country's football history.
00:37The match kicked off at 7 o'clock in the morning local time. According to the president's office,
00:42public institutions began work at 10 a.m., while some private companies delayed the start of the
00:48working day or organized screenings for employees. It was a tough game because our national team,
00:55the first time participating in this World Cup, and they are great fighting against the Colombia,
01:03and we believe in an exile our team will win.
01:08It's a tough game for us. It's a tough game for us.
01:23It's a tough game for us. It's a tough game for us.
01:37Schools, parks, and public spaces were transformed into temporary fan zones.
01:42At Benyotkor Stadium in Tashkent, supporters watched the match on giant screens, reacting to every chance
01:47and every goal as Uzbekistan's World Cup journey began.
01:52Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup match and water roller coaster.
01:55Here at Benyotkor Stadium, people are walking away still hopeful, with still matches yet to play.
02:01Walshman Rahmatullahiwa, your news, Tashkent.
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