Uzbekistan qualified for the Fifa World Cup for the first time in the nation's history on Thursday as a 0-0 draw with the UAE in Abu Dha

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -Uzbekistan qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time at the eighth attempt after a 0-0 draw with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov made a trio of second-half saves to ensure the Uzbeks picked up the point required to secure progress from Asian Group A alongside Iran,

Uzbekistan drew 0-0 with the UAE to take the second automatic spot in Group A. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.