Marat Bikmaev's winning goal secured a victory for FC Lokomotiv

The defending champions of Uzbekistan Oliy League FC Lokomotiv gained three points in the opening match of the league. 

The Railwaymen started their campaign with a match against the Mubarak-based FC Mashal at the Bahrom Vafoev Stadium. 

The only goal scored by Marat Bikmaev gave in the first victory for FC Lokomotiv in the Oliy League. 

FC Mashal 0:1 Lokomotiv

Goal: Marat Bikmaev 65

FC Mashal: 35. Javohir Ilyosov, 3. Sardor Rahmonov, 9. Jamoliddin Ubaydullaev, 13. Shahzod Shaymanov, 18. Abbos Shodmonov, 19. Zohir Kuziboev, 22. Bobur Kosimov, 44. Asiljon Begimkulov, 55. Avaz Agaliev (2. Iskandar Shaykulov 37), 77. Abdulloh Olimov, 90. Zafar Turaev (10. Humoyun Murtazoev).

Substitutions: 30. Botir Nosirov, 2. Iskandar Shaykulov, 6. Sardor Abduraimov, 8. Mirzakamol Kamolov, 10. Humoyun Murtazoev, 16. Maradona Safarov, 23. Kenja Turaev.

FC Lokomotiv: 12. Mamur Ikromov, 4. Boburbek Yuldoshev, 5. Kakhi Makharadze, 8. Salamat Kutibaev, 10. Marat Bikmaev (7. Gnohere Krizo 80), 11. Sadriddin Abdullaev (37. Sherzod Fayziev 81), 15. Sardor Mirzaev, 28. Shuhrat Muhammadiev, 33. Oleg Zoteev, 42. Muhammad Kone, 99. Jaloliddin Masharipov (29. Kuvondik Ruziev 88).

Substitutions: 1. Ignatiy Nesterov, 7. Gnohere Krizo, 17. Salim Mustafoev, 18. Temur Kapadze, 22. Murod Bobojonov, 29. Kuvondik Ruziev, 37. Sherzod Fayziev.

Yellow cards: Abdulloh Olimov 35, Sardor Rahmonov 70, Marat Bikmaev 71