Srečko Katanec: Slovenia’s expert scores two victories in October, after Vietnam, China falls
Uzbekistan, led by a Slovenian expert Srečko Katanec, is well warmed up ahead of the start of qualification for the World Championship 2026 and in good shape ahead of the Asian Cup in January.
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Katanec’s men confirmed it this month when they won both friendlies. Uzbekistan travelled to China, where they first beat Vietnam and then the hosts. Srečko Katanec celebrated a 2-0 win in the first leg, while China went down 2-1 in the second. The Chinese led until 78. Uzbekistan then took the win with four minutes left.
Srečko Katanec has already recorded six wins in 10 games played in 2023. Only two defeats were inflicted on Katanec’s squad, by Iran and the United States.The 60-year-old Slovenian expert has led the Uzbek national team in 24 matches so far, with only six defeats. It has 15 wins and boasts a goal difference of 49:22.
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