Uzbekistan Superleague – Gameweek 27 Recap

Nasaf held again as Neftchi edges ahead; Shurtan’s relegation confirmed

Gameweek 27 delivered another thrilling round of fixtures in the Uzbekistan Superleague, intensifying both the championship race and the relegation battle.

Dinamo 3–1 Khorazm

Dinamo secured a confident 3–1 victory over Khorazm at Jar Stadium. The match was relocated to the capital due to Samarkand hosting international events, but Dinamo made the most of the change in venue.

Navbahor 0–0 Nasaf

Nasaf dropped two crucial points in Namangan, playing out a goalless draw against Navbahor. The result leaves them trailing Neftchi by two points in the title race.

Shurtan 4–3 OKMK

In a dramatic home encounter, Shurtan thrilled their fans with a 4–3 win over OKMK. Despite the spirited performance, their relegation was later confirmed due to results elsewhere.

Andijan 1–1 Bukhara

Andijan and Cup finalists Bukhara shared the spoils at Bobur Arena. The 1–1 draw keeps both sides in danger of slipping into the relegation playoffs.

Neftchi 2:1 Surkhon

Neftchi capitalized on Nasaf’s draw with a hard-fought 3–2 win. Zoran Marusic’s brace gave the Fergana side a strong lead, but 18-year-old Behruz Karimov’s third goal in two matches kept Surkhon in contention until the final whistle.

Sogdiana 3–0 Qizilqum

Ljupce Doriev opened the scoring and Rubin Hebaj added a brace as Sogdiana cruised past Qizilqum. Ivan Boskovic’s men are now close to securing safety from the relegation playoffs.

Mash’al 1–0 Kokand-1912

Mash’al’s victory over Kokand-1912 officially confirmed Shurtan’s relegation. The visitors left Kashkadarya frustrated, as they remain in the fight to avoid the playoffs.

Pakhtakor 4–2 Bunyodkor

The Tashkent derby lived up to expectations at a rainy Jar Stadium. Pakhtakor surged ahead with three quick goals, but Bunyodkor fought back to narrow the gap. Khojimat Erkinov’s last-minute strike sealed the win, keeping Pakhtakor in the title hunt. With a head-to-head clash against Nasaf in Gameweek 29, Kamoliddin Tojiev’s side could leapfrog the Dragons based on direct match results.

With just three gameweeks remaining, the battle for the championship and survival is heating up. Stay tuned for more drama as the season nears its climax.