Today marks the official start of the 18th round of the Super League. While the matches of the round are spread across different days of the week, the main spotlight will be on tomorrow evening. That’s because the day’s schedule features not one, but two major central encounters.
The most anticipated of them is undoubtedly the next stage in the intense championship race — the showdown in Fergana at the “Istiqlol” stadium between “Neftchi” and the league leaders “Nasaf”. These two teams have a long-standing rivalry, and each of their meetings is remembered for its unique drama and fierce atmosphere.
Looking at the statistics, “Neftchi” and “Nasaf” have met in Fergana 26 times in the Super League so far. Of these, the home side “Neftchi” has won 12 matches, 10 ended in draws, and 4 times the “Dragons” from Qarshi emerged victorious.
Interestingly, “Nasaf” last took all 3 points from Fergana back in the 2017 season. On that occasion, the Qarshi side claimed a 0-3 victory, a result still remembered to this day.
Recent 6 matches between the teams:
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22.11.2024. “Neftchi” – “Nasaf” 2:0
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02.07.2023. “Neftchi” – “Nasaf” 2:1
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22.06.2022. “Neftchi” – “Nasaf” 1:1
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22.09.2018. “Neftchi” – “Nasaf” 3:1
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01.03.2018. “Neftchi” – “Nasaf” 0:0
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13.10.2017. “Neftchi” – “Nasaf” 0:3
Tomorrow’s match, kicking off at 19:00, will be crucial not only for the points in the table but also for psychological advantage. Fergana fans are expected to fill the “Istiqlol” stands to cheer for their team.
Undoubtedly, this clash will be remembered not just for its stats and history, but also for the live emotions, roaring fans, and fierce battles for every ball.
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