OUR TEAM CONTINUES TO TOP THE LEAGUE WITH A MASSIVE VICTORY

As expected, the first half of the match began with our team's successive attacks. Beautiful combinations and powerful shots created by our players repeatedly led to dangerous situations in front of the visitors' goal. Such pressure soon paid off: in the 23rd minute, a brilliant combination involving Kouao, Jovović, and Marušić ended with a goal — 1:0.

​Following the goal, our players pushed forward to increase the lead. However, the opponent's goalkeeper skillfully saved dangerous shots from Ibrohimkhalil Yuldashev, Alisher Odilov, and Vladimir Jovović. Towards the end of the half, the visitors also organized a counterattack. In the 41st minute, our goalkeeper Botirali Ergashev made a beautiful save to parry a powerful shot by Javokhir Kakhramonov. Thus, the teams headed into the break with a 1:0 scoreline.

​The second half of the match was also completely dominated by our team. Creating successive dangerous situations in front of the opponent's goal from the very first minutes, our players managed to double the lead by the 60th minute. Jumping highest to meet a cross from the right flank, Zoran Marušić delivered an accurate header to find the back of the net — 2:0.

​Inspired by the success, our players created several excellent opportunities to make the scoreline even bigger. This culminated in a third goal scored by Stipe Perica in the 90+9th minute.

​Thus, our team secured an important big victory and further consolidated its position at the top of the league table.

​UZBEKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE

August 23 | Matchday 19

Fergana city, "Istiqlol" Stadium | 19:00

"NEFTCHI" 3:0 "SOGDIANA"

​Goals: Zoran Marušić, 24' (1:0), Zoran Marušić, 60' (2:0), Stipe Perica, 90+9' (3:0).

Red card: Shokhjakhon Sultonmurodov, 68' (Sogdiana).

​Referee: Ghayrat Jurayev

Assistant Referees: Islom Nosirov, Maksim Nekhochin

Fourth Official: Alisher Tukhtasinov

VAR: Ilgiz Tantashev

AVAR: Khusan Khudoyberdiyev

Referee Assessor: Marat Ismailov

Match Commissioner: Davron Ibrohimov

​"Neftchi": 1. Botirali Ergashev, 4. Bojan Ciger (34. Farrukh Sayfiyev, 88), 5. Ikromjon Alibayev, 6. Ibrohimkhalil Yuldashev, 8. Vladimir Jovović, 11. Asilbek Jumayev (9. Khurshid Ghiyosov, 69), 15. Nurmukhammad Abdughaniyev, 22. Alisher Odilov, 32. Zoran Marušić (18. Stipe Perica, 88), 52. Koffi Kouao (2. Izzatillo Pulatov, 77), 71. Bilolkhon Toshmirzayev (21. Mukhsinjon Ubaydullayev, 69).

​Substitutes: 45. Akbar Turayev, 29. Yakhyokhon Isaqov, 30. Rustambek Fomin, 50. Fayzullo Nurmukhammadov.

​Head Coach: Islombek Ismoilov