In the central match of the 25th round of the Super League, Fergana's Neftchi hosted Almalyk's OKMK and secured a minimal victory.
The only goal of the match was scored on a penalty in the 17th minute. The team's experienced midfielder, Jamshid Iskanderov, delighted the fans at the Istiqlol Stadium with his accurate shot. His goal earned Neftchi three crucial points.
Thus, the Fergana club achieved its fourth consecutive victory, bringing their points to 54. This result left "Neftchi" only two points behind the main rival in the championship race - "Nasaf."
ОКMK, managed by Mirjalol Qosimov, suffered their third consecutive defeat. The Almalyk team remains in 6th place in the table with 40 points. Although the visitors showed active play throughout the match, they couldn't find a chance to save a penalty.
Super League. Round 25
Neftchi - OKMK 1:0
October 19. Fergana. Istiqlol Stadium
Goal: Jamshid Iskanderov (17, penalty).
Neftchi - Botirali Ergashev, Boyan Siger, Ikrom Aliboyev, Ibrohimxalil Yo'ldoshev (Quvondiq Ro'ziyev, 63), Abror Ismoilov (Bilol Toshmirzayev, 90+3), Joel Kojo (Shahzod Ne'matjonov, 90+3), Jamshid Iskanderov (Zoran Marushich, 74), Anvar G'ofurov, Muxsin Ubaydullayev, Alisher Odilov (Vladimir Yovovich, 63), Yovan Jokich.
OKMK - Javokhir Ilyosov, Giorgi Papava (Nodir Abdurazzakov, 60), Avaz Ulmasaliyev, Dilshod Akhmadaliyev, Aziz Kholmurodov (Ali Abdurakhmanov, 65), Khurshid Giyasov, Ruben Sanches, Oybek Rustamov, Islam Tukhtahodjaev, Saidafzal Akhrorov (Ahmadullo Mukumjonov, 71), Asad Sobirjonov (Arikhiro Sentoku, 60).
Yellow cards: Ruben Sanchez (56), Avaz O'lmasaliyev (81), Islom To'xtaxo'jayev (81), Anvar G'ofurov (85), Oybek Rustamov (87).
The match was quite intense - both teams launched attacks through the center. Neftchi played confidently in defense and showed great persistence in resisting the opponent in the final minutes.
From any perspective, this victory was crucial for Neftchi. The team not only drew closer to the leader in points, but also demonstrated its strength psychologically.
At the same time, Iskanderov's effective play and the head coach's tactical decisions demonstrate the stable development of the Fergana team. Currently, Neftchi's main goal is to continue their winning streak in the remaining matches and fight for the championship.
Thus, the evening in Fergana became another peaceful night for "Neftchi" fans - their favorite team extended their winning streak and intensified the intrigue in the Super League.
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