Surkhon Defeat Kokand-1912 Away by a Narrow Margin
Surkhon earned three points of major importance in the relegation battle on Matchday 15 of the Super League. The Termiz side defeated Kokand-1912 1:0 away from home.
The match was decided by Richard Freiday’s only goal in the 51st minute. The result lifted Surkhon to 11th place, while Kokand-1912’s difficult situation became even more serious.
No Goals in the First Half
The match in Kokand was played under intense pressure for both teams. Kokand-1912 sought to avoid dropping points at home, while Surkhon were focused solely on victory to climb the table.
Both teams played cautiously in the first half, and the score remained level. Silvanus Nimely and Yegor Kondratyuk looked for openings in the hosts’ attack, while the Termiz side tried to exploit Richard Freiday’s pace on the counterattack.
The PFL schedule lists the match as having been played on August 3 at Kokand’s Markaziy Stadium, with Gayrat Jurayev as the referee.
A 51st-Minute Goal Changed Everything
The visitors became more active after the break. In the 51st minute, a Surkhon attack ended with a goal as Richard Freiday took advantage of a good opportunity to put the Termiz side ahead.
Kokand-1912’s coaching staff made several substitutions to strengthen the attack. Javohir Husanov came on at the start of the second half, while Muhammadanas Hasanov and Shohrukh Gadoyev were introduced in the 59th minute.
Despite this, the hosts could not break through Surkhon’s defense. The visiting back line, led by Davron Merganov, preserved the narrow advantage until the final whistle.
Freiday Scores Another Important Goal
Richard Freiday is becoming an important figure for Surkhon in recent rounds. The Nigerian also scored against Andijan on Matchday 12, a match Surkhon won 2:1.
His goal in Kokand gave the team another three points. Freiday’s key quality is his ability to capitalize on chances in decisive moments.
Surkhon Move Up to 11th Place
After the away win, Surkhon moved up to 11th place in the standings with 18 points.
Kokand-1912 remained 15th with 11 points. The gap between the two teams is now seven points.
Team | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|
Surkhon | 18 | 11 |
Kokand-1912 | 11 | 15 |
The result allowed the Termiz side to move slightly clear of the bottom group. For Kokand-1912, the margin for dropping points in the coming rounds is becoming increasingly small.
Match Details
Super League, Matchday 15
Kokand-1912 — Surkhon 0:1
Goal: Richard Freiday, 51.
Kokand-1912: Rahimjon Davronov, Asliddin Toshtemirov, Alisher Salimov, Javohir Sidiqov, Shota Gvazava, Silvanus Nimely, Ibrohim Yuldoshev, Shahzod Akramov, Iqbol Malikjonov (Muhammadanas Hasanov, 59), Gulomhaydar Gulyamov (Shohrukh Gadoyev, 59), Yegor Kondratyuk (Javohir Husanov, 46).
Surkhon: Davron Merganov, Behzod Shamsiyev, Dostonbek Tursunov, Humoyun Sherbotayev, Richard Freiday, Tohirjon Ashurbayev, Diyor Ramazonov, Sarvar Abduhamidov, Behruz Shukurullayev, Kamronbek Ergashev, Behruz Shaydulov.
One Goal Brings Major Change to the Standings
Fans saw few goals in the match in Kokand, but Freiday’s lone strike had completely different consequences for the two teams.
Surkhon can breathe easier after an important away victory, while Kokand-1912 face even greater pressure ahead of the second half of the season. To escape the bottom places, Kokand-1912 will now need to collect points consistently both at home and away.
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