Match Report
The table read 3rd (Ishtixon, 3 pts) against 2nd (Mash'al, 7 pts), 4 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Ishtixon: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 0.67/2.33 for Ishtixon and 1/0.33 for Mash'al (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.95.
On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Mash'al: Nodirkhon Habibullayev (52')
Key stats
Corners: 8-4