In the final match of the 7th round of the Super League, an interesting and highly tense encounter took place in Tashkent. In it, “Neftchi” played away against “Bunyodkor” and secured a minimal victory.
The only and decisive goal of the match was scored at the end of the first half, in the 45th minute, by Jovan Jokic. This precise strike decided the fate of the match and brought the visitors three important points.
Thus, the players of the Fergana club under head coach Islam Ismoilov increased their total points to 18 and caught up with the league leader “Pakhtakor.” This further intensified the championship race.
The Tashkent team, after this match, is in 5th place with 13 points and continues to fight for higher positions.
Super League. 7th round result:
Bunyodkor – Neftchi 0:1
Goal: Jovan Jokic (45)
Bunyodkor lineup: Federico Botti, Najmiddin Normurodov, Muzaffar Olimjonov (Sardor Abdunabiev, 77), Narimonjon Akhmadjonov, Boburbek Yuldoshev, Asadbek Rakhimjonov (Shahboz Umarov, 77), Marco Bugarin (Sadriddin Hasanov, 46), Azizbek Tolkinbekov, Bilolkhon Toshmirzaev (Amir Turakulov, 64), Matija Krivokapic (Dmitriy Pletnyov, 46), Samandarjon Mavlonkulov.
Neftchi lineup: Botirali Ergashev, Boyan Siger, Anvarjon Gofurov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Izzatillo Pulatov, Abrorbek Ismoilov (Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev, 69), Vladimir Jovovich (Ratinio, 69), Jamshid Iskandarov (Asilbek Jumaev, 81), Jovan Jokic, Alisher Odilov (Khurshid Giyosov, 61), Zoran Marusic (Ivan Perica, 61).
This victory made “Neftchi” an even stronger contender in the championship race and inspired great confidence among the fans.
