FIFA set precedent and anger Uzbeks

FIFA officials have potentially set a precedent for overruling refereeing decisions after ordering Uzbekistan’s World Cup qualifier against Bahrain to be replayed.

FIFA officials have potentially set a precedent for overruling refereeing decisions after ordering Uzbekistan’s World Cup qualifier against Bahrain to be replayed.

Uzbekistan won the opening leg of the Asian zone play-off 1-0 at the weekend - with both teams looking to qualify for next summer’s finals in Germany.

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