Oliy Liga. Matchday Twenty-One | Full Review

Uzbekistan Oliy Liga Matchweek Twenty-One was held on September 15-17, as the defending champions, FC Lokomotiv received a 2-0 defeat from FC Nasaf at the Central Stadium in Karshi, while FC Bunyodkor celebrated their victory over FC Neftchi at the Bunyodkor Stadium.

FC Bunyodkor gain a 2-0 victory over FC Neftchi

The twenty-first matchday of Uzbekistan Oliy Liga was kicked off as FC Bunyodkor hosted relegation-threatening FC Neftchi on Friday night.

Akram Komilov gave an early lead for the Swallows in the 16th minutes, while the defenders and keeper made a mistake to stop the strike. Mirjalol Kasimov’s side went to the break with a 1-0 lead.

The hosts doubled their lead through Vohid Shodiev just 6 minutes after the second-period kick-off. FC Bunyodkor so many chances to increase their lead, but they didn’t score another goal, while they ensured a 2-0 victory over FC Neftchi.

FC Kokand-1912 receive a 4-2 defeat from FC Mash'al at home

FC Kokand received a 4-2 defeat from FC Mash’al in front of the home crowd in the Matchday Twenty-One of Uzbekistan Oliy Liga.

The visitors saw their lead, given to them by a Nikita Pavlenko’s opening goal before Khumoyun Murtazoev increased the scoring just 6 minutes later. In the first period stoppage time, Murod Kholmuhammedov halved the deficit as he converted a goal from the 12-yard penalty spot.

Nikita Pavlenko celebrated his second goal by returning a two-goal lead for his side in the 65th minute of the game. Kuvondik Ruziev gave a hope for the home crowd with his goal before Khumoyun Murtazoev’s stunned the home side in the injury time.

FC Kizilkum share the points with FC Sogdiyona in Jizzakh

FC Kizilkum travelled to FC Sogdiyona in the twenty-first matchday of Uzbekistan Oliy Liga on Saturday evening.

FC Sogdiyona dominated the match and turned possession into chances in the second half, but they only took one of their openings as Sanjar Rashidov prodded home 54 minutes in.

However, Akram Bakhriddinov fired home to leave the two teams on terms in the 73rd minute of the game as this score remained unchanged in the final score.

FC Navbahor register a 2-1 victory over FC Metallurg

FC Navbahor registered a 2-1 victory in their Oliy Liga match against FC Metallurg at the Central Stadium on Saturday evening.

The Falcons opened the scoring through Aziz Turgunboev two minutes after second-period kick-off before he added second by doubling the lead for his side in the 66th minute of the game.

Though FC Metallurg halved the deficit with Zohid Abdullaev's strike 15 minutes to complete, the hosts were able to see the game out and claim another victory.

FC Nasaf beat the defending champions FC Lokomotiv

The defending champions were stopped in Karshi as FC Nasaf defeated FC Lokomotiv in the twenty-first matchday of Uzbekistan Oliy Liga this evening.

The hosts took an early lead as Dragan Ceran opened the scoring from a 12-yard spot after Ilgiz Tantashev pointed to the penalty spot in the 11th minute.

Serbian striker’s second made sure of the points in the injury minutes as FC Nasaf registered a 2-0 victory over FC Lokomotiv in front of the home crowd.

FC Pakhtakor continue their unbeaten run with a 3-0 victory

FC Pakhtakor secured their another victory to climb into the top four of the Uzbekistan Oliy Liga table with a 3-0 victory over FC Shurtan at the Pakhtakor Stadium this afternoon.

It took just ten minutes for the hosts to break the deadlock through Azim Ahmedov before Vladimir Kozak added a deserved second in the 25th minute of the game.

Igor Sergeev also found the net as Shota Arveladze's side secured another victory in the league.

FC Bukhara and FC Dinamo play out a goalless draw

FC Bukhara and FC Dinamo played out a goalless draw in their Oliy Liga match, which took place at the Bukhara Sports Centre.

Both teams had many chances to send their sides ahead, but the score remained unchanged, while FC Bukhara shared the points with FC Dinamo in Matchday Twenty-one.

FC Almalyk secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Obod

FC Almalyk faced FC Obod in their Oliy Liga match at the OKMK Stadium, which was ended with a 1-0 victory over the visitors on Sunday evening.

Dilshod Juraev’s late goal ensured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the Viktor Kumikov’s side in the twenty-first matchday.