In the 20th round of the Super League, another spectacular clash took place. In the city of Andijan, the home team "Andijon" faced one of the country’s most decorated clubs, "Pakhtakor". The match was filled with goals, and in the end, the "Lions" claimed a convincing 6–2 victory.
For the Tashkent side, experienced midfielder Bashar Resan scored twice and became one of the heroes of the match. Strikers Dostonbek Khamdamov, Brian Riascos, and Hojimat Erkinov also added their names to the score sheet. For the hosts, Ismail Akinade scored his debut goal, while Abdurahmon Abdullaev netted the second.
Key moments of the match
From the very start, the visitors took the initiative. Already in the 4th minute, Bashar Resan scored and gave the "Lions" the lead. Shortly after, he struck again to make it 0–2. Just before halftime, Erzhan Tokotaev put the ball into his own net.
In the second half, Andijon managed to spark some hope. First, Ismail Akinade scored his debut goal, then Abdurahmon Abdullaev reduced the gap to 2–3. At one point, the game seemed to become tense. However, Pakhtakor showed real character in the closing stages: goals from Dostonbek Khamdamov, Brian Riascos, and Hojimat Erkinov sealed the 2–6 victory.
Impact on the standings
After this crucial win, Pakhtakor increased their tally to 36 points and climbed to 4th place in the table. This significantly boosts the Lions’ chances in the title race.
Andijon – Pakhtakor 2:6
Goals: Bashar Resan (4, 31), Erzhan Tokotaev (own goal, 42), Ismail Akinade (70), Abdurahmon Abdullaev (84), Dostonbek Khamdamov (89), Brian Riascos (90+2), Hojimat Erkinov (90+5).
Andijan: 31. Erzhan Tokotaev, 3. Sunnatullah Hamidjonov, 6. Altin Kreziu ( 41. Muhammadyusuf Mirkadirov, 46), 8. Shahzod Azmiddinov, 14. Abdurahmon Komilov (99. Muhammadali Usmanov, 54), 18. Damir Temirov (7. Ismael Akinade, 46), 22. Usmonali Ismonaliev ( 16. Abdurahman Abdullaev, 68), 23. Daniyor Abdumannopov, 26. Muhammadkarim Toirov, 27. Christian Novak (4. Islambek Mamatkazin, 80), 71. Bektemir Abdumannonov.
Pakhtakor: 12. Vladimir Nazarov, 4. Zaid Tahsin, 5. Muhammadkodir Hamraliev, 7. Khozhiakbar Alijonov, 9. Ibrohim Ibragimov ( 17. Dostonbek Hamdamov, 72) 10. Azizbek Turgunboev, 11. Igor Sergeev ( 15. Khozhimat Erkinov, 80), 21. Bashar Resan ( 94. Brian Riascos.46), 23. Abdurauf Buriev, 50. Flamarion (8. Diyor Kholmatov, 26), 77. Dilshod Saitov.
Bookings: Mukhammadkarim Toirov (17), Doniyor Abdumannopov (25), Khojiakbar Alijonov (37).
Red card: Khojiakbar Alijonov (65, second yellow card).
This match will be remembered not only for the abundance of goals but also for its dramatic turns and unexpected episodes.
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