A BRACE FROM GIYASOV, A SUPER GOAL FROM JOVOVIC: ANOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY FOR "NEFTCHI"!
The match started at a high tempo and with intense battles from the very first minutes. Our team started actively and tried to take control of the ball, but it was the "Bunyodkor" players who created the first dangerous chance with a powerful shot. However, Botirali Ergashev showed a fantastic reaction, saving our team from an inevitable goal. This save inspired our players even more, and in the 7th minute, a quick attack from the left flank was turned into a super goal by Vladimir Jovovic with a powerful and accurate long-range shot — 1:0! Increasing the pressure after the goal, Islombek Ismoilov's men organized a beautiful combination on the right flank in the 11th minute. Khurshid Giyasov found himself in a favorable position inside the penalty area and found the back of the net, doubling our team's lead — 2:0. After conceding two goals, "Bunyodkor" rushed forward in an attempt to turn things around. In the 25th minute, a quick counter-attack by the visitors became very dangerous: the initial shot hit the crossbar, and Abdulhamid Ikromov's header on the rebound went just wide of the post. In the 40th minute, the opposing team threatened our goal once again, but Ergashev was reliable in his position and managed to parry the ball. At the end of the half, Zoran Marusic had a great opportunity to make it a rout, but his shot lacked a bit of accuracy. Thus, the teams went into the break with a 2:0 scoreline.
The visitors started the second half more actively, trying to change the course of the game. However, in the 55th minute, a quick counter-attack by our team ruined the opponent's plans: receiving the ball in a comfortable position, Khurshid Giyasov coolly delivered an accurate shot, completing his brace — 3:0! Having taken full control of the match, Islombek Ismoilov's team continued to apply relentless pressure around the opponent's penalty area, creating dangerous chances one after another. In the 74th minute, another beautiful combination ended with a goal: Jamshid Iskanderov was the first to reach a pinpoint cross from Ibrohim Halil Yuldoshev and headed the ball into the net, making the score 4:0! In the remaining minutes, our players did not slow down their attacking pace and created several more scoring chances, but no more goals were scored. Thus, in front of the fans of our beloved team, they achieved a brilliant and confident victory, taking another bold step towards the championship!
UZBEKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE
November 14, Postponed match of Matchday 26
Fergana city, "Istiqlol" stadium, 18:00
"NEFTCHI" 4:0 "BUNYODKOR"
Goals: Vladimir Jovovic, 7' (1:0), Khurshid Giyasov, 11' (2:0), Khurshid Giyasov, 55' (3:0), Jamshid Iskanderov, 74' (4:0)
Referee: Shavkat Nasibullayev
Assistant Referees: Jamshid Bakirov, Farrukh Bekmurodov
Fourth Official: Asadbek Qosimjonov
VAR: Abdurashid Khudoyberganov
AVAR: Ruslan Serazitdinov
Referee Assessor: Zokir Qodirov
Match Commissioner: Sherzod Rajabov
"Neftchi": 1. Botirali Ergashev, 4. Boyan Ciger, 5. Ikrom Aliboyev, 8. Vladimir Jovovic (21. Muxsinjon Ubaydullayev, 61'), 9. Khurshid Giyasov, 10. Jamshid Iskanderov, 11. Asilbek Jumayev (71. Bilolxon Toshmirzayev, 55'), 20. Anvarjon Gofurov, 32. Zoran Marusic (27. Nurbek Sarsenbayev, 61'), 34. Farrukh Sayfiyev (6. Ibrohim Halil Yuldoshev, 61'), 52. Koffi Kouao (2. Izzatillo Pulatov, 72')
Substitutes: 45. Akbar Turayev, 14. Abdulla Abdullayev, 22. Alisher Odilov, 30. Rustambek Fomin.
Head Coach: Islombek Ismoilov