Match Report
Gulistan (2nd, 6 pts) visited Neftchi (1st, 7 pts) with 1 points between them. The last five rounds placed Gulistan no better than 9th for form, against 2nd in the standings. Per game in the league, Neftchi were scoring 4 and conceding 1, Gulistan 2 and 2.33, against a competition average of 1.98 goals per team per game.
Neftchi were unbeaten in 5. Gulistan had won three straight.
Stadion Istiqlol staged the fixture, a ground that holds 14,520. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Neftchi led 3-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 6-1.
Goal scorers
Neftchi: Marushich (20'), Yovovich (29'), Marushich (53'), Jumayev (69'), Asilbek Jumaev (58'), G'iyosov (17') · Gulistan: Shohnazar Norbekov (48')
Key stats
Possession: Neftchi 60% · Gulistan 40% · Total shots: 8-1 · On target: 9-3 · Corners: 5-2