TURKMENBASHY, Balkan (Interstat) — Altyn Asyr defeated Sagadam 2-1 on Thursday in a Ýokary Liga match at Şagadam Stadiony.

Musa Nurnazarow opened the scoring for the visiting side in the 23rd minute. Myrat Annaýew doubled Altyn Asyr’s lead just before halftime with a goal in the 43rd. Sagadam’s Selim Nurmyradow pulled one back for the home team shortly after the break in the 49th minute, but the rally fell short.

The result aligns with a pre-match projection from Interstat, which heavily favored Altyn Asyr. The visitors improved their league record to 17 wins, eight losses and six draws. Sagadam’s league mark moved to 13 wins, 10 losses and three draws.