In the central match of the 8th round of the Uzbekistan Super League, Navbahor defeated Lokomotiv 2:0 as guests.
The visitors increased the pace right from the start. In the 3rd minute, Vanya Ilich opened the scoring to put his team ahead. In the 16th minute, Ruslanbek Jiyanov accurately converted a penalty to double the lead.
After that, the game remained relatively balanced, but neither team managed to find a way to score. Thus, the score remained unchanged until the end.
Super League
Round 8
Lokomotiv – Navbahor 0:2
Goals: Vanya Ilich (3), Ruslanbek Jiyanov (16 penalty)
Lokomotiv: Aleksey Kozlov, Anzur Ismoilov, Quvonchbek Abrayev (Nurlan Ibraimov 62), Bilol Tupliyev (Sardor Mirzayev 62), Temurxo‘ja Abduxoliqov, Nikolay Ivanov, Aleksandar Shushnyar (Shodiyor Shodiboyev 87), Oleksandr Kucherenko, Sunnatilla Poyonov (Shuhrat Muhammadiyev 62), Oleg Zoteyev, Muhammadali Reimov (Yovan Nishich 71).
Navbahor: O‘tkir Yusupov, Saidazamat Mirsaidov, Islombek Mamatkazin, Ruslanbek Jiyanov, Diyor Xolmatov, Benjamin Teydi (Shohruh Abdurahmonov 64), Umar Adhamzoda (Abbos G‘ulomov 79), Vanya Ilich (Shohmalik Komilov 76), Katulondi Kati, Giorgi Jgerenaya, Aleks Fernandes (Dilshodjon Komilov 46).
This result gave Navbahor very important points — the team increased its total to 18 points and rose to first place in the tournament table based on tie-breakers.
In short, quick goals and a solid defense decided the fate of this match.
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