The Uzbeks, who were the first side to confirm their place in the final round of Asian World Cup qualifiers, will travel to the Gulf to play the UAE on August 29 to gear-up for their Group A opener against AFC Asian Cup 2011 hosts Qatar, which takes place in Doha on September 6.

After entertaining Australia in their first Group A home match four days later, the Uzbeks head East for a friendly with Korea Republic on October 11, a match Rauf Inileev’s side will be using to prepare for a tough away clash with three-time Asian champions Japan four days later.