AN IMPORTANT VICTORY FOR OUR TEAM!

Today's match kicked off with a barrage of high-intensity attacks from the home side. Our team's proactive display soon paid off: in the 12th minute, Vladimir Jovović collected the ball at full speed and unleashed a powerful strike into the opponent's net to open the scoring — 1-0.

​"Neftchi" kept the pressure high even after taking the lead. As a result of relentless attacking, Stipe Perica won a penalty in the opponent's box in the 31st minute. The striker coolly converted from the spot himself to double the advantage — 2-0.

​Although our players created several more dangerous chances before the end of the first half to extend the lead further, they were unable to capitalize on them. Consequently, the teams headed into the break with the home side holding a two-goal cushion.

​The second half also began with our team in control. However, an unexpected mistake in the 47th minute allowed the visitors to pull one back. Following an error by our goalkeeper in handling the ball, "Surkhon" player Kamronbek Yusupov took full advantage of the situation to slot the ball home — 2-1.

​After conceding, our players intensified their attacking efforts. Continuous pressure earned another penalty kick in the 64th minute. However, this time Stipe Perica couldn't convert, as the opposition goalkeeper pulled off a fine save.

​Until the final whistle, our team created a number of dangerous opportunities to extend the lead, but a lack of precision in front of goal kept the scoreline unchanged. Ultimately, our team secured a hard-fought and vital 2-1 victory.

​UZBEKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE

September 9, Round 21

Fergana City, "Istiqlol" Stadium, 19:00

"NEFTCHI" 2:1 "SURKHON"

Goals: Vladimir Jovović 12' (1-0), Stipe Perica 31' pen (2-0), Kamronbek Yusupov 47' (2-1)

​Head Referee: Temur Tukhtasinov

Assistant Referees: Anvar Marajabov, Ziyodillo Abdurahmonov

Fourth Official: Asadbek Qosimjonov

VAR: Doston Rahmonov

AVAR: Nasibabonu Toshmuhammedova

Match Inspector: Viktor Serazitdinov

Commissioner: Sherzod Rajabov

​"Neftchi": 1. Botirali Ergashev, 4. Bojan Ciger, 5. Ikrom Alibaev, 7. Abrorbek Ismoilov (20. Anvarjon Gofurov 90+3'), 8. Vladimir Jovović (9. Khurshid Giyosov 45+3'), 15. Nurmuhammad Abduganiyev, 18. Stipe Perica (32. Zoran Marušić 65'), 22. Alisher Odilov (71. Bilolkhon Toshmirzayev 65'), 34. Farrukh Sayfiyev, 52. Koffi Kouao, 77. Ratinho.

​Substitutes: 45. Akbar Turayev, 19. Azizbek Erimbetov, 21. Mukhsinjon Ubaydullayev, 27. Nurbek Sarsenbayev, 30. Rustambek Fomin.

​Head Coach: Islombek Ismoilov.