An important match of the 4th round of the AFC Elite Asian Champions League took place in Karshi. Nasaf, hosting UAE club Al Wahda at home, suffered a painful defeat despite fan support.
The match started at a high pace. In the first minutes, both teams played cautiously in defense, but "Nasaf" gradually took the initiative. After several dangerous attacks, captain Sardor Bahramov scored a brilliant goal in the 43rd minute - he opened the scoring for his team, filling the "Markaziy" stadium with joy. This goal gave hope not only to the team, but also to the fans.
However, the situation changed in the second half. Al Wahda increased the pace and Nigerian legionnaire Inijeka Ogbu equalized in the 52nd minute. After this goal, the visitors tried to take control of the game, while Nasaf looked for opportunities in counter-attacks.
In the final minutes of the match, the opposition was under intense pressure in defense. In the 89th minute, UAE club player Caio Canedo scored a goal, making the score 1:2. The decisive goal scored just before the end of the game was a big pain for Nasaf.
Thus, the team led by Ro'ziqul Berdiyev failed to secure their first point in the tournament. Despite all efforts, the team failed to achieve victory and remained in last place in the group.
Elite ACL. Western region. Round 4
Nasaf - Al Wahda 1:2
Goals: Sardor Bahramov (43) - Inijeka Ogbu (52), Kayo Canedo (89).
November 3, Karshi. Central Stadium.
Nasaf's lineup:
Abduvohid Nematov, Alibek Davronov, Golib Gaybullayev (Igor Golban, 66), Adenis Shala (Oybek Bozorov, 66), Zafarmurod Abdurahmatov (Diyor Abdunazarov, 83), Dragan Cheran (Yusuf Otubanjo, 66), Sharof Muhiddinov, Husayn Norchayev, Stefan Cholovich (Suhrob Nurulloyev, 76), Sardor Bahramov, Sherzod Nasrullayev.
Al Wahda's lineup:
Mohamed, Amaral, Diarra, Jadsom, Kruski, Ogbu, Pimenta, Zuhir, Gorbani, Tadić, Fola (Canedo, 60).
Yellow cards: G'aybullayev (52), Cholovich (71), Diarra (77), Abdurahmatov (77), Jadsom (78).
With this victory, Al Wahda reached 10 points and climbed to 1st place in the Western Region standings. "Nasaf" remains the only team that has not yet achieved victory.
Coach Ro'ziqul Berdiyev noted that after the game, there were many positive aspects in the team's actions, but the lack of attention in the final minutes led to the defeat. "The guys played with enthusiasm. I'm pleased with the first half, but a moment's absence in football can change the result," the coach said.
Resistance fans are hoping to recover and earn their first points in the post-season. According to them, "Nasaf" is still a team with pride and potential, so it is important not to lose confidence in the next matches.
In short, this match in Qarshi was painful for Nasaf - but for the guys, this defeat also serves as an experience and lesson.
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