In the 25th round of the Super League, Namangan witnessed an unexpected result. “Navbahor” hosted “Bunyodkor” and suffered a disappointing defeat in front of home fans.
From the very start, the visitors played actively. Imeda Ashortia scored twice in the first half, securing a brace that earned “the Swallows” three vital points.
The hosts had their best chance when Ruslan Jiyanov took a penalty, but he missed — goalkeeper Valijon Rahimov saved his team.
This victory was symbolic for “Bunyodkor,” as the club had not won in Namangan for nine years. Overall, “the Swallows” had gone three years without beating “Navbahor.” This time, they managed to break the streak.
Zeytullaev’s team increased their tally to 43 points and solidified fifth place in the table. “Navbahor” remained seventh with 37 points.
Local fans expected a stronger performance, yet the match signaled “Bunyodkor’s” resurgence. Imeda Ashortia’s impressive form and attacking sharpness brought joy to supporters.
Super League, Round 25
Navbahor — Bunyodkor 0:2
October 18, Namangan, “Markaziy” Stadium
Goals: Imeda Ashortia (7, 20).
Missed penalty: Ruslan Jiyanov (27).
Navbahor - Umid Ergashev (Shukron Yuldoshev, 46), Azim Ahmedov, Zabihillo Urinboyev (Asad Juraboyev, 84), Saidazamat Mirsaidov (Gillerme Gedesh, 46), Jamshid Boltaboyev, Ruslan Jiyanov, Doston Abdulhayev (Shohmalik Komilov, 46), Pedro Augusto (Muhammadali Giyosov, 46), Muhammadbobur Moydinov, Abbos Gulomov, Igor Gabriel
Bunyodkor - Valijon Rakhimov, Najmiddin Normurodov, Imeda Ashortia (Aleksandr Zevadinov, 87), Rasul Yuldashev (Martin Shroler, 58), Temurkhuja Abdukhalikov (Matiya Krivokapich, 58), Marko Bugarin, Nasir Abdusalomov (Mirkamol Annamatov, 76), Asad Rakhimjonov, Itsuki Urata, Abdulaziz Abdurashidov (Bobur Yuldashev, 58), Azizbek Tulkinbekov
Bookings: Abbos G‘ulomov (11), Itsuki Urata (71).
This match also influenced both teams’ ambitions in the tournament. “Navbahor” now faces a test in the upcoming rounds, while “Bunyodkor” looks upward with renewed confidence and spirit.
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