Tashkent's Pakhtakor hosted Navoi's Qizilqum in a match of the 25th round of the Super League and won by a large three-goal margin.
Igor Sergeev opened the scoring in the 21st minute from a penalty. After the score was opened, the Lions began to play more actively. In the last minutes of the first half, Zaid Tahsin doubled the team's lead - 2:0.
With the start of the second half, "Kyzylkum" player Roman Papari received a direct red card for a foul and left his team with 10 players. After this situation, "Pakhtakor" gained full advantage.
In the 82nd minute, another penalty was awarded, and Sergeev, with another accurate shot, increased his team's score to 3:0. Thus, the striker scored a brace, earning the Lions three crucial points.
Super League. Round 25
Pakhtakor - Kyzylkum 3:0
October 19, Jar Stadium
Goals: Igor Sergeev (21 penalty, 82 penalty), Zaid Tahsin (45).
Pakhtakor: Vladimir Nazarov, Zaid Tahsin, Hojiakbar Alijonov, Aziz Turg'unboyev (Bashar Resan, 60), Igor Sergeev, Hojimat Erkinov (Doston Hamdamov, 69), Abdurauf Bo'riyev (Behruz Asqarov, 82), Sardor Sobirkho'jayev (Ibrohim Ibragimov, 60), Flamarion (Bobur Abduxoliqov, 82), Muhammadarasul Abdumajidov, Dilshod Saitov.
Qizilqum: Sanjar Quvvatov, Shahzod Rahmatullayev (Islom Kenjaboyev, 58), Roman Papariga, Jambuli Jigauri (Akmal Muzaffarov, 71), Asror G'ofurov, Farhod Bekmurodov (Shahzod Turopov, 46), Bobomurod Bozorov, Samandar Shukurullayev, Shohruz Norxonov (Ilhom Vahobov, 58), Fayzullo Jumanqo'ziyev, 88. Dushan Miyich (Ilkhom Kenjayev, 46)
Yellow cards: Bobomurod Bozorov (24), Abdurauf Bo'riyev (40), Shohruz Norxonov (42), Ilhom Kenjayev (50), Hojiakbar Alijonov (90+1).
Sent off: Roman Papariga (50)
Following the victory, Pakhtakor reached 49 points, surpassing Dinamo (47), and re-entered the top three. "Kyzylkum" remains in 9th place with 29 points.
The Tashkent club has been in good form in recent matches. Sergeev and Tahsin's effective play gave the Lions a psychological and tactical advantage. The speed in attack, attacks created by the wings, and error-free defense - this time was one of the main factors in the victory.
The match at the "Jar" stadium was a true celebration for the fans. "Pakhtakor" behaved confidently on the field and practically left no chance for the opponent. After such a result, this victory is especially important for the team's head coach - the club is again in the fight for the championship.
Thus, Pakhtakor not only earned points in the 25th round but also further strengthened the fans' confidence. A similar atmosphere is expected from the team in the Lions' next game.
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