In a recent friendly match, the under-23 football team of Kyrgyzstan achieved an unexpected draw of 2:2 against their Serbian counterparts. During the game, the Kyrgyz team fell behind twice but showed resilience and managed to level the score against a strong European opponent.
The Serbians opened the scoring in the match: in the 12th minute, Jovan Mijatović sent the ball into our team's net. However, by the end of the first half, the Kyrgyz players managed to restore parity — Kuduret Iskandarbekov scored in the 41st minute, and the teams went into halftime with a score of 1:1.
The second half became even more intense. In the 65th minute, Matija Mitrović once again put the Serbian team ahead, but the opponents' joy was short-lived. Just eight minutes later, in the 73rd minute, Sultan Bokoloev scored with a magnificent shot, establishing the final score of the match. Despite the fact that the Serbian youth team's lineup is estimated to be significantly more valuable according to Transfermarkt, our footballers displayed a commendable performance.
This match was an important stage in the preparation of the youth team for upcoming international tournaments. Experts emphasize that the draw with a team from a top European football school confirms the correctness of the chosen direction in the development of national football. Now fans are eagerly awaiting official matches where our footballers can showcase their achievements.
