In another exciting match of the second round of the Super League, Lokomotiv played away against Mash'al in Guzar. Despite the fierce and intense competition on the field, in the end, the advantage was entirely on the side of the "Railwaymen." The Tashkent team defeated their opponent 2:0, demonstrating an even more confident continuation of the season.
The most important aspect of the match was that both goals were scored in the first half. "Lokomotiv" turned the decisive moments of the game in their favor just before the break. The team looked more precise in attack and more organized in action. While "Mash'al" attempted counter-attacks and initiative, they were unable to adequately respond to the pressure from the visitors.
The score was opened in the 44th minute. In the Super League, experienced defender Anzur Ismailov, who can speak his mind on the field even at the age of 41, put his team ahead. His goal not only became a turning point in the match but also a particularly noteworthy event for the fans. Because at such a young age, scoring a goal at the Super League level is not for every footballer.
Not long after, in the first minute of added time, Lokomotiv further consolidated their dominance. Quvonchbek Abrayev put his name on the scoreboard and brought the score to 2:0. Thus, the "Railwaymen" put their opponents in a rather difficult psychological situation and entered the second half in a much more calm mood.
In the second half, "Mash'al" struggled to return to the game, trying to change the situation. But the team faced problems with the decisive shot, accuracy, and coolness. "Lokomotiv," on the other hand, demonstrated great experience both in keeping the score and in controlling the tempo of the game. As a result, the score at 2:0 remained unchanged.
Super League Round 2
Mash'al - Lokomotiv 0:2
Goals: Anzur Ismailov, 44 (0:1), Kuvonchbek Abrayev, 45+1 (0:2)
Mash'al Composition:
Dostonbek Tukhtaboev, Samandar Ochilov, Ergash Ismailov, Zafarbek Akramov, Muhammadali Alikulov, Roman Khadjiev, Ibrahim Ganikhanov, Sardor Abduraimov, Abdul Rashid Abubakar, Humoyun Murtozaev, Augustin Chidi.
Locomotive composition:
Alexey Kozlov, Anzur Ismailov, Abdulloh Yuldoshev, Oleg Zoteev, Aleksandr Shushnyar, Kuvonchbek Abrayev, Sardor Mirzayev, Sukhrob Nurulloyev, Nikolay Ivanov, Muhammadali Reimov, Temurkhuja Abdukhalikov.
With this victory, Lokomotiv reached 6 points and once again proved that they are a serious contender for top spots in the league table. Mash'al, on the contrary, suffered their second consecutive defeat. For the Mubarek team, this result is a serious signal at the beginning of the season, indicating the need to quickly eliminate errors in subsequent rounds.
In short, "Lokomotiv" not only won this time, but also prevailed over the opponent thanks to experience, discipline, and efficiency. Anzur Ismailov's goal, in particular, added a special charm to the match. He proved once again that in football, age is only a number.
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