Super League. Neftchi wins the valley derby, Sogdiana makes a comeback and beats Surkhon

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Super League: "Neftchi" triumphs in the derby in the valley, "Sogdiana" achieves a strong victory over "Surkhon"

A number of interesting matches took place in the 17th round of the Uzbekistan Super League.

**"Andijan" — "Neftchi"**

The first match of the day was held at the "Bobur Arena" in Andijan. In it, the host team "Andijan" competed with the "Neftchi" club from Fergana.

The guests opened the scoring in the second half, in the 53rd minute of the match. Alisher Odilov sent the ball into the bottom corner with a powerful shot. In the last 10 minutes of regular time, Fergana increased the lead to two. After Odilov's pass, Stipe Peritsa scored the empty goal. In the 90+3 minute, Koffi Kuao scored the third goal for his team. He nailed the ball into the goal with his left foot and became the author of a beautiful goal in his debut match - 0:3.

After this victory, "Neftchi" increased its number of points to 42 and is the sole leader in the tournament table. "Andijan" is in 8th place with 21 points.

"Neftchi" will travel to "Bukhara" in the 18th round. "Andijan" will play against Mubarak's "Mash'al" team.

**Uzbek Super League, 17th round**

**"Andijan" - "Neftchi" 0:3**

**Goals:** 0:1 - Odilov (53), 0:2 - Peritsa (81), 0:3 - Kuao (90+3).

**"Surkhon" - "Sogdiana"**

Another match of the round was held in Almalyk. "Surkhon" hosted "Sogdiana" from Jizzakh at the "OKMK" stadium. The match ended with a 1:3 victory for the visitors.

"Surkhon" opened the scoring in the 21st minute of the match. Tornike Dzebniauri put Farrukhjon Kadirov in a comfortable position. Forward Milan Mitrovic scored the goal. The visitors started the second half with a quick goal. Samandar Mavlonkulov headed the ball into the goal from Ljubcho Doriev's pass into the penalty area, restoring the balance. In the 59th minute, Ollabergan Karimov, after a pass from Doriev, put the Jizzakh team ahead. Bosnian substitute Dzenan Zaymovic put the final point in the game in the 90th minute - 1:3.

After this victory, "Sogdiana" rose to 10th place in the tournament table with 21 points. "Surkhon" is in 13th place with 18 points.

"Surkhon" will meet with "Pakhtakor" in the 18th round. "Sogdiana" will host "Kyzylkum" at home.

**Uzbek Super League, 17th round**

**"Surkhon" — "Sogdiana" 1:3**

**Goals:** 1:0 — Qodirov (21), 1:1 — Mavlonkulov (49), 1:2 — Karimov (59), 1:3 — Zaymovich (90+1).