FC Pakhtakor secure a 2-1 victory over Iraq's Air Force Club

The win secures Pakhtakor’s passage into the play-offs where they will face United Arab Emirates’ Al-Nasr Sports Club on February 19.

ir Force Club found themselves on the back foot in the second half as Pakhtakor continued their dominant display.

The Iraq outfit, who have never progressed beyond the group stages of the AFC Champions League, found it hard to break down their opponents despite the introduction of striker Hammadi Ahmad who came in for midfielder Mohammad Qasem in the 57th minute.

Pakhtakor’s persistence finally paid off when they broke the deadlock in the 76th minute courtesy of Jaloliddin Masharipov’s strike.

The home side widened their advantage 12 minutes later through Marat Bikmaev’s effort.

Air Force Club refused to give in and pulled one back with three minutes remaining through Ahmad’s effort but it proved to be a mere consolation as Pakhtakor sealed their place in the play-offs.

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