The round ends in disappointment for "Neftchi"
The 20th round of matches in the Uzbekistan Super League has concluded. The results from this round directly impacted the standings of the teams vying for the championship title.
One of the most notable matches of the round took place in Karshi, where "Nasaf" defeated "Neftchi" 6:2. Although this defeat meant the Fergana-based team lost crucial points in the championship race, they still lead the league table with 45 points. Meanwhile, "Pakhtakor" defeated "Andijon" 3:0 at home, reducing the gap with the leader to just two points.
OKMK's 1:0 victory over "Xorazm" secured three vital points for the team. "Navbahor" and "Lokomotiv" played to a 1:1 draw, while "Surxon" beat "Bunyodkor" 1:0 away from home.
The final matches of the round also saw plenty of goals. "So'g'diyona" defeated "Mash'al" 5:2 at home, and the clash between "Qizilqum" and "Buxoro" was also intense, with the Navoi side winning 3:2. In the "Qo'qon-1912" vs. "Dinamo" match, no winner was decided, ending in a 1:1 draw.
Thus, after Matchday 20, "Neftchi" leads with 45 points. "Pakhtakor" is in second place with 43 points, and "Navbahor" is third with 38. "Buxoro" rounds out the top four with 34 points.
OKMK and "Lokomotiv" are in fifth and sixth place respectively, each with 32 points. "Nasaf" is in seventh place with 28 points. "Andijon," "Dinamo," and "So'g'diyona" are tied for 8th-10th place with 27 points each. "Qizilqum" is in 11th with 26 points, and "Surxon" is in 12th with 23 points. "Qo'qon-1912" and "Xorazm" occupy 13th-14th place with 20 points each. "Bunyodkor" is in 15th place with 19 points, while "Mash'al" remains at the bottom of the table with 4 points.
In the top scorers race, "So'g'diyona" forward Lyupcho Doriyev leads the pack with 14 goals. "Neftchi" player Stipe Perisha is in second place with 11 goals. Anvarjon Hojimirzayev ("Dinamo"), Temurxo'ja Abduxoliqov ("Lokomotiv"), Bobur Abduxoliqov ("Nasaf"), and Sherzod Esanov ("Buxoro") follow with 9 goals each. Husayn Norchayev ("Navbahor") and Stephen Chinedu ("Pakhtakor") each have 8 goals to their name.
In terms of assists, "Neftchi" player Jamshid Iskandarov leads with 9. Vladimir Jovović has 8, Lyupcho Doriyev and Bashar Resan have 7 each, and Suxrob Nurulloyev has recorded 6 assists.
All eyes now turn to the Matchday 21 fixtures, which will take place from September 9 to 11. The next round will see "OKMK" vs. "Pakhtakor," "Neftchi" vs. "Surxon," and "Nasaf" vs. "Bunyodkor" on September 9.
On September 10, "Dinamo" vs. "Qizilqum," "Andijon" vs. "Qo'qon-1912," and "Xorazm" vs. "So'g'diyona" matches will be held. Matchday 21 will conclude on September 11 with the fixtures "Lokomotiv" vs. "Mash'al" and "Buxoro" vs. "Navbahor."
Javohir Toshxo'jayev, UzA
