In the second round of the Uzbekistan Super League, Pakhtakor secured an important victory in Kokand, continuing the season with another convincing result. In the match held at the "Markaziy" stadium in Kokand, the "Lions" defeated the host team "Kokand-1912" with a score of 2:1.
The decisive moments of the match took place in the second half. As in the first round, the substitute players once again brought victory to Kamoliddin Tojiyev's team. Doston Hamdamov opened the scoring, followed by Pyotr Pazhishek, who secured the lead. The Kokand team only managed to respond with a penalty from Toma Tabatadze in the very last minutes of the game.
Super League. Round 2
Kokand-1912 - Pakhtakor 1:2
March 4. Kokand. Central Stadium
Goals: Toma Tabatadze (90+5, penalty) - Doston Hamdamov (49), Petr Pazhishek (56).
Qo'qon-1912: Aziz Isaqov, Asliddin Toshtemirov, Jasur Yoqubov, Alisher Salimov, Javohir Sidiqov (Javohir Husanov, 56), Shohrux Gadoyev (Farhod Sohibjonov, 69), Shahzod Akramov (Zafar Hakimov, 56), Iqbol Malikjonov, G'ulomhaydar G'ulomov (Silvanus Nimeli, 69), Toma Tabatadze, Muhammadanas Hasanov (Yegor Kondratyuk, 56)
Pakhtakor - Vladimir Nazarov, Zaid Tahsin, Hojiakbar Alijonov, Ibrahim Ibragimov (Flamarion, 68), Akmal Mozgovoy, Rustam Turdimurodov (Pyotr Pazhishek, 46), Bashar Resan (Doston Hamdamov, 46), Sardor Sobirkhojayev (Abdurauf Buriev, 80), Sherzod Nasrullayev, Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, Oybek Bozorov (Hojimat Erkinov, 68).
Yellow cards: Alisher Salimov (10), Zaid Tahsin (90+4).
This victory is not just another three points for Pakhtakor. After the 2nd round, the team reached 6 points and climbed to the top of the standings. "Qo'qon-1912" are currently struggling to accumulate points.
One of the most interesting aspects for fans is Pakhtakor's character. The team played patiently, increased their attacking momentum after the break, and turned the game in their favor at the right moment. The fact that the substitute players played a decisive role once again demonstrated that Pakhtakor's squad is deep and competitive.
In short, the Lions are showing they've started the new season with serious intentions. The victory in Kokand means that Pakhtakor will remain one of the main contenders for high goals this year as well.
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