What happened in Salt?
Jordan’s U20 side, known locally as the Nashamee, held Uzbekistan to a 1-1 draw in their second friendly, closing out a local training camp in Salt. The match on Monday evening at Prince Hussein Stadium came just days after a 1-2 loss to the same opponent in the first game, which was played last Friday, July 17, in Amman. Jordan’s last result: a 1-3 defeat to Argentina on June 28.
How did the game end?
The Jordanian coach started with a defensive setup featuring Mohammed Al-Lataifeh, Ahed Al-Shahdat, and Qusai Dhib. Seven substitutions in the second half included Nasser Al-Dajani, who equalized for Jordan in the 77th minute after relentless pressure. Uzbekistan, however, snatched a late equalizer via a 90+4 penalty, leaving the Nashamee with a draw.
Why does this match matter?
The friendly was part of Jordan’s intense preparations for the upcoming AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers, set to kick off on August 31 in Bahrain. Jordan sits in Group D alongside Tajikistan, Bahrain, and Afghanistan, aiming to end a five-game losing streak. Starting lineup: included goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Lataifeh, defenders Ahed Al-Shahdat and Qusai Dhib, midfielders Saoud Abu Zaid and Mohammed Abu Al-Ghanem, with Malik Al-Bustanji and Osama Al-Johari leading the attack.
What’s next?
The team departs for Egypt on July 25 for an overseas camp running until August 1. Two high-level friendlies against Egypt are scheduled for July 28 and 31. Team goal: sharpen fitness and tactics before facing tough competition in Bahrain, where Jordan will fight to advance from Group D.
