Match Report
Nasaf went into the game 4th in the table on 1 points; Esteghlal sat 2nd on 11 — a 10-point gap. The last five rounds placed Nasaf no better than 30th for form, against 4th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Nasaf 0.67 scored and 2.33 conceded per game, Esteghlal 1.33 and 0.5, with the league averaging 1.41.
Nasaf entered with three losses in a row. Esteghlal were unbeaten in 6. Nasaf had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Esteghlal, 11.
Markaziy Stadion in Kokand staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,500. On the scoreboard, Esteghlal led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.