Amman was the site of Jordan's home leg in their two-legged series against Uzbekistan with a berth in the intercontinental playoffs at stake. Uzbekistan were the team with all the initiative in the opening period, but Jasur Khasanov could never get the final pass correct. Jordan took advantage against the run of play. Musab Al Laham (pictured, white) touched a short pass to Hassan Mahmoud, who then touched another short pass to Ahmad Ibrahim. Ibrahim's run drew all three remaining defenders, who chose not to follow the run of Al Laham, who was able to beat the goalkeeper to the near post. Later in the half, Khasanov finally got a ball right, as he laid a pass off to Server Djeparov. The side-foot shot was not kept out by Jordan goalkeeper Amer Sabbah, who would be disappointed by his effort. The half ended all-square at one goal apiece.
The second half was much more subdued, though Jordan started pushing hard for the victory in the final five minutes. A sliding block in the final minute by Anzur Ismailov on Oday Al-Saifi prevented a Jordanian winner. Uzbekistan left back Vitaliy Denisov was surely the player of the match. The match ends 1-1, with Uzbekistan holding a slight advantage in the two-legged series through an away goal. The series concludes on Tuesday in Uzbekistan.
Goals
Jordan
Musab Al Laham 30
Uzbekistan
Server Djeparov 35
Match Reports:
http://www.goal.com/en/match/111964/jordan-vs-uzbekistan/report
Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQWgA0iCOpg
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