Nasaf and Andijon reach the playoffs with big wins
The 3rd round of the Uzbekistan Cup Group H concluded with high-scoring and exciting matches. In the decisive group stage games, Nasaf and Andijon secured big victories to confirm their spots in the playoffs.
In the match held in Qarshi, Nasaf hosted Shurtan and scored four unanswered goals. The hosts dominated the game throughout. The scoring opened in the 15th minute with an own goal by Shohruh Eshbotayev.
At the start of the second half, Nasaf increased the pressure. In the 48th minute, Sharof Muhitdinov made it 2-0. In the 80th minute, Ulugbek Khudoyberdiyev scored another own goal, extending the lead. In stoppage time, Bobur Abduholiqov sealed the 4-0 victory.
This win solidified Nasaf's position in the group. The team showed superiority in ball possession, attacking activity, and capitalizing on opponent errors.
In the group's other match, Andijon put on a goal-scoring show away against Havokand, winning 8-1. This result became one of the most prolific and brightest games of the round.
Andijon started the match very actively. Usmonali Ismonaliyev opened the scoring in the 7th minute. Shortly after, Bekzod Sulaymonov added the second. Azizbek Turgunboyev scored in the 20th minute, and Polatkhuja Kholdorkhonov found the net in the 22nd. Turgunboyev completed his brace in the 32nd minute.
At the end of the first half, Havokand replied through Ikhtiyor Akhmadjonov. However, Andijon did not stop in the second half. Polatkhuja Kholdorkhonov scored two more goals to complete his hat-trick, and Hamidullo Karimov also got his name on the scoresheet.
Thus, Andijon achieved a very confident and big away win. In particular, Kholdorkhonov's hat-trick and Turgunboyev's brace demonstrated the high efficiency of the team's attacking line.
Following these results, Nasaf and Andijon both finished with 7 points and advanced to the playoffs. Shurtan remained in third place with 3 points, while Havokand ended their cup campaign without any points.
Uzbekistan Cup. Group H. Matchday 3
Nasaf — Shurtan 4:0
Goals: Shohruh Eshbotayev 15 (OG), Sharof Muhitdinov 48, Ulugbek Khudoyberdiyev 80 (OG), Bobur Abduholiqov 90+1.
Havokand — Andijon 1:8
Goals: Ikhtiyor Akhmadjonov 45+2 — Usmonali Ismonaliyev 7, Bekzod Sulaymonov 13, Azizbek Turgunboyev 20, 32, Polatkhuja Kholdorkhonov 22, 72, 90+3, Hamidullo Karimov 74.
In short, the intrigue in Group H ended with big scorelines. Nasaf and Andijon proved their strength and advanced to the playoffs. Now the main battle in the cup begins, where every mistake could lead to elimination.
