Uzbek derby in the UAE: Ganiev assists, Erkinov's team wins!

In the next round of the UAE championship, an event of great interest to football fans occurred. Two Uzbek footballers — Azizbek Ganiev and Hojimat Erkinov — faced each other. “Al-Bahet” hosted “Al-Wahda” at home, and after a match full of excitement and intensity, the visitors secured an important 3–1 victory.

From the first minutes, midfielder Azizbek Ganiev, playing for the home team, actively controlled the center of the pitch. His good ball handling, accurate passes, and game awareness were immediately noticeable. Ganiev assisted his team's only goal, increasing the confidence placed in him by his teammates and coaching staff.

However, “Al-Wahda” showed their dominance during the match. With a series of effective attacks, they managed to score three goals. Another Uzbek footballer, Hojimat Erkinov, came on as a substitute in the 69th minute. With his speed and energy, he put pressure on the opposing defense and played a key role in the win, even though he didn’t record a goal or assist.

The famous statistical portal Sofascore gave both Uzbek players individual ratings. Azizbek Ganiev received 7.3 points — the highest among “Al-Bahet” players. Hojimat Erkinov, despite playing only 21 minutes, earned 6.9 points for his efforts.

What added even more interest to this “Uzbek derby” was the rare encounter of two fellow countrymen in the same league. Both players are clearly progressing professionally. Ganiev continues to showcase his playmaking ability, while Erkinov’s impact off the bench proved his value.

As a result, “Al-Wahda” strengthened their position in the league standings and earned 3 valuable points. Although “Al-Bahet” lost, the presence of talents like Ganiev gives them hope for upcoming matches.

Football fans now eagerly await the next appearances of Uzbek players in the UAE championship. These kinds of derbies not only help player development but also raise the profile of the league — not just in Uzbekistan, but internationally as well.