MATCH PREVIEW: "NEFTCHI" vs "PAKHTAKOR"

Today, in the Round of 16 of the Uzbekistan Cup, our beloved team "Neftchi" hosts Tashkent’s "Pakhtakor". Anticipation for this "Uzbek El Clásico" is higher than ever, as two of Uzbek football's oldest and most decorated rivals square off on the pitch.

​STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

In the history of the Uzbekistan Cup, "Neftchi" and "Pakhtakor" have faced each other 15 times, with a clear advantage favoring the capital side. "Neftchi" has claimed 3 victories, while "Pakhtakor" has emerged victorious on 12 occasions.

​Here are the complete head-to-head results between these arch-rivals in the Uzbekistan Cup:

• ​07.08.2011. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 2:1
• ​02.08.2011. "Neftchi" – "Pakhtakor" 0:1
• ​30.07.2009. "Neftchi" – "Pakhtakor" 3:2
• ​26.07.2009. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 4:1
• ​02.08.2008. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 3:0
• ​28.07.2008. "Neftchi" – "Pakhtakor" 0:2
• ​06.11.2007. "Neftchi" – "Pakhtakor" 3:2
• ​26.09.2007. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 4:1
• ​26.11.2005. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 1:0
• ​02.09.2004. "Neftchi" – "Pakhtakor" 1:2
• ​10.08.2004. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 1:0
• ​09.08.2002. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 6:3
• ​04.08.2001. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 2:1
• ​25.11.1997. "Pakhtakor" – "Neftchi" 3:2
• ​10.11.1996. "Neftchi" – "Pakhtakor" 5:4

​As a reminder, this intense clash at the "Istiqlol" Stadium will be officiated by a refereeing crew led by Shavkat Nasibullaev. Kick-off is set for 19:00.

​We wish our players to give their absolute all on the field and delight all our Fergana supporters with a brilliant victory.

​FORWARD "NEFTCHI", FORWARD FERGANA!

​Press Service of PFC "Neftchi"