The match between Uzbekistan and Australia within the Day 4 of the third qualification round of the 2012 London Olympic Games will kick off at 15:00 on 5 February 2012.

Uzbekistan U-23 understands importance of the match against Australia, the head coach of the team Vadim Abramov said at the pre-match press conference in Tashkent.

Australia U-23 team head coach Aurelio Vidmar said at the press conference before Uzbekistan match that his team is motivated for upcoming match, which will be difficult for both sides.

Australia U-23 coach Aurelio Vidmar said that the match against Uzbekistan will be difficult, but expressed his assurance that his team can claim positive result.

Uzbekistan Olympic team started to prepare for next match of the qualification round of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

The match between Uzbekistan U-23 and Iraq U-23 within the Day 5 of the third qualification round of the 2012 London Olympic Games will be held on 21 February 2012, the Uzbekistan Football Federation said.

FIFA ranking, which will be published on 7 March 2012, will be used for draw of the fourth qualification round of the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Asian zone.

Mashal Mubarek signed defender from Finland Toni Lindberg, the official website of the Uzbek football club stated.

Uzbekistan number one Denis Istomin been forced to pull out of the McDonalds Burnie International, which is taking place in Australia.

Uzbekistan number one Denis Istomin moved three places up in new ranking of ATP, which was published this week.