England Under-17s have a new nemesis in the form of Uzbekistan U17s manager Jamoliddin Rahmatullayev, who booted the ball into the stands in the dying moments of his nation’s 2-1 win over the Three Lions.
Uzbekistan were beating England nine minutes into stoppage time in their U17s World Cup last 16 clash when Rahmatullayev wellied the ball into Row Z to delay a throw-in.
Players from both sides rushed over as tempers flared and Rahmatullayev was sent off for his unsporting behaviour.
Ever mischievous, he protested his innocence and was able to watch his team cling on to victory after 13 minutes of stoppage time.
An England side brimming with talents from top Premier League academies including Manchester City and Chelsea was knocked out after a controversial ending.
Uzbekistan U17s manager Jamoliddin Rahmatullayev booted the ball into the stands to waste time as England were losing 2-1
Players were infuriated when the minnows’ coach wellied the ball away to prevent England from equalising
Rahmatullayev was sent off for his unsporting behaviour but his side ultimately won the game
Uzbekistan celebrated the historic win enthusiastically but will be without their manager for the next game
Amirbek Saidov had opened the scoring for the underdogs four minutes in before Joel Tshisanga Ndala levelled in the first half.
However, Lazizbek Mirzeav’s beautiful free-kick after 67 minutes proved to be the winning goal to send home the 2017 champions.
It means Uzbekistan have reahced their first quarter-final since 2011.
More to follow.
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