Merw 1, FC Asgabat 2

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (Interstat) — Asgabat edged last-place Merw 2-1 in a Ýokary Liga match on Thursday, securing a rare home victory at Nusaý Stadiony. The match, part of Turkmenistan’s top-flight football competition, saw all three goals scored in a frantic first half. Asgabat’s Begmyrat Baýow opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving the home side an early advantage. Merw responded quickly, with Ysmaýyl Nyýazberdiýew leveling the score in the 28th minute. The deadlock was short-lived, however, as Asgabat’s Abdyresul Abdyýew found the net just 11 minutes later in the 39th minute to restore the lead, which ultimately decided the… Read more...