The match was the first for Fabio Cannavaro’s side since the World Cup. Uzbekistan took the lead in the 10th minute when Shomurodov capitalized on a defensive mistake, won the ball inside the penalty area and fired it into the net.
Iran equalized in the 49th minute through Ramin Rezaeian, who converted a free kick.
Shomurodov restored Uzbekistan’s lead in the 58th minute from the penalty spot. Hussein Norchaev then sealed the victory in stoppage time.
Uzbekistan will play two more friendlies during the current FIFA international window.
On October 1, Uzbekistan will face Syria in Tashkent, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m.
On October 6, Uzbekistan will play South Korea at Mirue Stadium in Yongin, South Korea.
