ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (Interstat) — Ahal routed Merw 4-0 on Thursday in a Ýokary Liga match at Aşgabat Köpugurly Stadiony.

Magtymberdi Berenow opened the scoring just one minute into the match and added a second goal just before halftime in the 45th minute. The home side sealed the victory with late strikes from Ýakupmuhammet Gowşudow in the 83rd minute and Elman Tagaýew in the 88th.

The win strengthens Ahal’s position near the top of the league table, while Merw’s struggles continued. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Dec. 15 in the reverse fixture.