Neftchi clash in Fergana: Vitaly Levchenko's team draws with Kyrgyz club

We witnessed an interesting clash in the control match organized in connection with FIFA Days in Fergana. The representative of the Uzbek Super League, the club "Neftchi", headed by Vitaly Levchenko, played against the team of the same name from the city of Kuchkar-ata, Kyrgyzstan - "Neftchi". The match ended in a draw with the score 2:2.

In the control match, which took place at the "Istiklol" stadium in Fergana, both teams took to the field to test their game practice and develop new tactical elements. A total of four goals were scored in the match, and both teams showed attacking football throughout the match.

The visitors - Kuchkar-ata opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Eldar Tashtemirov scored a clear goal from the penalty spot. However, this advantage did not last long. In the 13th minute, Bilolkhon Toshmirzaev put his team ahead and equalized. Zoran Marusic then put his team ahead in the 28th minute — 2:1.

However, at the end of the match, the guests were able to show themselves once again. A goal scored by Amanzhan Zhanibek Ulu in the 88th minute put an end to the match — 2:2.

The coaches decided to test their team in full force in the match. In the second half of the "Neftchi" (Fergana) squad, many young and reserve players were given a chance. This will serve as an important test to assess the team's internal reserves.

The match was refereed by a team led by Doston Mirzaraimov. Anvar Urinov served as the referee.

Such control matches are important for clubs not only to maintain their sports form, but also to identify new players and prepare for future matches.