A COMEBACK VICTORY FOR OUR TEAM!

The first half of the match witnessed intense and hard-fought battles. In just the 3rd minute, our striker Alisher Odilov had a golden opportunity to open the scoring, but his strike went wide. In the 8th minute, the visitors were awarded a penalty after Yovan Jokich made a defensive error, handling the ball while attempting a headed clearance. "Bukhara" captain Khurshid Mukhtorov made no mistake from the spot to open the scoring — 0:1. Despite piling on heavy pressure after conceding, our side could not find a breakthrough before the end of the half.

The second half was marked by absolute dominance and total control from the "Neftchi" players. Our team continuously mounted dangerous attacks and systematically escalated the pressure on the opponent's goal. However, the long-awaited equalizer that the fans were desperately longing for arrived just minutes before the final whistle. In the 81st minute, Stipe Perica capitalized on a clinical opportunity, leaving the opposition goalkeeper completely helpless with a powerful and precise strike to level the score — 1:1. Rejuvenated by the equalizer, our boys intensified their offensive waves, completely pinning the opposition deep inside their own penalty box. This relentless pressure quickly paid off: in the 87th minute, our skillful midfielder Jamshid Iskanderov exploited a pocket of space in the opponent's defense to net the second goal, sending the stadium into absolute euphoria — 2:1! Demonstrating incredible character and resilience in a high-stakes situation, our players successfully protected the lead until the final whistle. These precious three points have further solidified our team's position at the top of the league table.

SUPER LEAGUE July 16, Round 12

Fergana city, "Istiqlol" Stadium, 20:00

"NEFTCHI" 2:1 "BUKHARA"

Goals: Khurshid Mukhtorov, 8' pen (0:1), Stipe Perica, 81' (1:1), Jamshid Iskanderov, 87' (2:1)

• Referee: Ahrol Risqullayev
• Assistant Referees: Alisher Usmonov, Baxtiyorxo‘ja Shavkatov
• Fourth Official: Nurbek Sheraliyev
• VAR: Asker Najafaliyev
• AVAR: Xusan Hudoyberdiyev
• Referee Assessor: Aleksandr Popov
• Match Commissioner: Jalolxon Inoo‘omxo‘jayev

"Neftchi": 1.Botirali Ergashev, 2.Izzatillo Po‘latov (34.Farrux Sayfiyev, 46), 4.Boyan Ciger, 5.Ikrom Aliboyev, 6.Ibrohim Halil Yo‘ldoshev, 7.Abrorbek Ismoilov, 8.Vladimir Jovovic (9.Hurshid G‘iyosov, 66), 21.Muhsinjon Ubaydullayev (77.Ratinho, 46), 22.Alisher Odilov (10.Jamshid Iskanderov, 46), 23.Yovan Jokich, 32.Zoran Marusic (18.Stipe Perica, 74).

Substitutes: 45.Akbar To‘rayev, 11.Asilbek Jumayev, 20.Anvarjon Gʻofurov, 27.Nurbek Sarsenbayev, 30.Rustambek Fomin.

Head Coach: Islombek Ismoilov