A key match of the 8th round of the Super League, which attracted fan attention, took place in Fergana. "Neftchi" hosted "Nasaf" on their home ground and emerged victorious with a 2:1 scoreline in a hard-fought game, securing three crucial points.
The match started at a high tempo, and in the 17th minute, Jovan Jokic opened the scoring, putting the hosts in the lead. However, the visitors did not give up. By the end of the first half, Bobir Abdixoliqov equalized after a precise pass from Quvondchbek Khushvaqtov, bringing the teams level.
The intrigue intensified in the second half. The fate of the game was decided in the 65th minute when Jamshid Iskanderov calmly converted a penalty, securing the win for "Neftchi." "Nasaf" attempted to change the scoreline in the remaining time, but the hosts maintained their advantage.
Super League. Round 8
Neftchi – Nasaf 2:1
Goals: Jokic 17, Iskanderov 65 (pen) – Abdixoliqov 45+4
Neftchi: Ergashev, Siger, Yuldoshev, Ismoilov (Yovovich, 60), Iskanderov (Ghiyosov, 83), Peritsa (Marushich, 60), G‘ofurov, Odilov (Jumayev, 74), Jokich, Sayfiyev, Ratino (Fomin, 83).
Nasaf: Muratbayev, Komilov, Gaybullayev, Bahromov, Shala, Abdirahmatov, Abdixoliqov (Usmonov, 69), Rustamov, Rahmatov (Birdirahmonov, 75), Abdunazarov (Muhitdinov, 69), Khushvaqtov.
Yellow Card: Yuldoshev 59.
With this result, "Neftchi" increased their points to 21, returning to the top of the league table and securing the lead. "Nasaf" remained in 6th position with 13 points.
The intense competition, high tempo, and determined spirit of both teams until the very end provided fans with a true footballing spectacle.
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