Match Report
In the standings it was Altyn Asyr 22nd on 6 points, Al-Hidd 21st on 7 — separated by 1. Al-Hidd's recent output outran their position: 14th on form over five rounds, 21st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.83/1.17 for Altyn Asyr and 1.83/2 for Al-Hidd (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.48.
The venue was Köpetdag Stadium in Ashgabat, with room for 10,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-2.