Fergana's Neftchi defeated Alexandria 2-1 in a friendly match held as part of a training camp in Turkey. Such a victory against the opponent, who is listed as the vice-champion of Ukraine, significantly boosted both the mood of the camp and the team's level of preparedness.
The match was a very necessary test for "Neftchi" under the management of Islombek Ismailov: there is a tempo, there is a struggle, and most importantly - there is a result. Khurshid Giyasov opened the scoring in the first half - a goal in the 22nd minute gave Neftchi confidence and control.
In the second half, the game became even more intense. In the 78th minute, Jota equalized for the visitors, saving the game. However, Neftchi's response didn't take long: in the 79th minute, Silvanus Nimeli scored the decisive goal, sealing the victory. These two goals, scored with a minute difference, became the most dramatic moment of the game.
Friendly
Neftchi - Alexandria 2:1
Goals: G'iyosov 22, Nimeli 79 - Jota 78.
Neftchi (Section 1): Akbar Turayev, Farrukh Sayfiyev, Anvar Gafurov, Muhsin Ubaydullayev, Ibrohim Khalil Yuldoshev, Ikrom Aliboyev, Abror Ismoilov, Vladimir Yovovich, Giyosov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Zoran Marushich.
Section 2: To'rayev, Sayfiyev, G'ofurov, Ubaydullayev, Rustam Fosmin, Aliboyev, Ismoilov, Nimeli, Asilbek Jumayev, Izzatillo Po'latov, Daler Tuxsanov.
The conclusion is simple: training camp games aren't just for "form" - they're also for competition, spirit, and game style formation. "Neftchi" showed exactly these three things in this match: they got into the situation, responded, and in the end, they said the final word themselves.
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