The leaders of the Uzbekistan national team, Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullayev, representing the club "Istanbul Bashakshehir," were once again in the spotlight at the next Turkish Cup match. In the 3rd round of Group A of the Turkish Cup, Istanbul played away against Fatih Karagyumryuk and secured a convincing 4-1 victory.
In the match held at the Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Olympic Stadium, "Bashakshehir's" dominance was felt from the very beginning. The team controlled the tempo of the game, organized a series of attacks, and at such a time, the most pleasant spectacle for Uzbek fans - our compatriots' names were written on the goals.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Eldor Shomurodov, Miguel Crespo, and Ivan Brnich scored the winning goals for the visitors. The hosts' only goal was scored by Abdulqodir Mussa Kone in the 79th minute.
The most intense and instantly alarming moment of the game occurred in the 26th minute. Eldor Shomurodov, Bashakshehir's top scorer, who put his team ahead by scoring in the 23rd minute, left the field early after feeling pain. Now the condition of the Uzbek legionnaire will become clear after an additional medical examination: the extent of the injury, the duration of treatment, and the possibility of participation in subsequent matches will be clarified after that.
This result was Bashakshehir's second victory in the group stage. The team reached 6 points, significantly strengthening its position in the group. "Fatih Karagyumryuk," having accepted their first defeat, remained with 2 points.
Under Nuri Shahin's leadership, Bashakshehir's form is also gaining momentum. The team won 5 of their last 6 matches in the Super League and the Turkish Cup, with one match ending in a draw. The most important indicator - the unbeaten streak - reached 7 games.
Bashakshehir last lost to Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup on 18 December 2025. Since then, the team has begun to show itself differently in terms of results and game quality. During this period, "Bashakshehir" won both of the two cup matches, and recorded 3 wins and 1 draw in the championship.
Eldor Shomurodov has reached 15 goals in all competitions this season. He leads the top scorer race in the Super League with 14 goals after 20 rounds. The goal against "Fatih Karagyumryuk" was recorded as Eldor's first goal in the Turkish Cup.
22-year-old Abbosbek Fayzullayev brought the number of goals scored in Turkey to three. He previously scored for Kasympasha and Gaziantep in the Super League. And now, having opened his account in the Cup, he once again sent a signal: "I am here."
In short, "Bashakshehir" increased their chances in the group with a big victory, while Shomurodov and Fayzullayev delighted the fans with their goals. Now the biggest intrigue is Eldor's condition: if the injury isn't serious, the upcoming games will be even sweeter for both Bashakshehir and the Uzbek fans.
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