The arrival of the Uzbekistan national team in the United States, particularly with the Netherlands, continues to cause people to talk, due to the unusually rigorous level of security adopted by the authorities.
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Immediately after getting off the bus, the players were stopped and directed to a control area, where they were checked individually by security personnel. The images generated a wave of outrage on social media, with the treatment being described as “excessive and humiliating”.
Each member of the delegation passed through metal detection scanners and was searched, while the team’s luggage was separated and subjected to detailed inspections. At the same time, sniffer dogs, trained to detect banned substances, were used to inspect both sports equipment and the personal luggage of players and coaching staff.
The Uzbekistan team did not expect such a reception, which is why the atmosphere became tense at times, especially due to the firm instructions given by security agents, including requests to stay away from baggage or checking areas.
Then came the friendly against the Netherlands, a game that the Uzbek team lost, with a penalty goal already in compensation.
The Uzbekistan national team is part of Group K, along with Portugal, Colombia and DR Congo.
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