FC Metallurg secure a 2-1 victory over FC Kizilkum

The hosts took an early lead through Islombek Isokjonov just three minutes after the kick off at the Metallurg Stadium.

Zohid Abdullaev doubled the advantage for FC Metallurg seven minutes later as he maintained a 2-0 lead for his side at the interval.

The 82nd-minute strike from Nemanja Jovanovic halved the deficit for FC Kizilkum, but the final score remained unchanged as the hosts bagged three points at home.