Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Neftchi (1st, 51 pts) held a 25-point advantage over Surkhon Termez (12th, 26 pts). Recent form flatters Surkhon Termez's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 12th. Scoring rates set the scale: Neftchi 2.27 scored and 0.77 conceded per game, Surkhon Termez 0.86 and 1.27, with the league averaging 1.34.
6 meetings are on record — 2 won by Neftchi, 0 by Surkhon Termez, 4 drawn, at 1.67 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 17% of the wins in this matchup. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
The match was played at Stadion Istiqlol (capacity 14,520). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Neftchi led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Neftchi: Vladimir Jovović (12'), Stipe Perica (31') · Surkhon Termez: Kamronbek Yusupov (47')
Key stats
Possession: Neftchi 37% · Surkhon Termez 63% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-3