ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (Interstat) — Altyn Asyr scored twice in the final 11 minutes to secure a 3-2 comeback victory over Merw in a Ýokary Liga match on Monday.

Selim Nurmyradow opened the scoring for the hosts in the 22nd minute at the Sport toplumy in Ashgabat. Merw responded with two quick goals before halftime, from Şöhrat Öwmadow in the 26th and Mukam Nazzyýew in the 48th, to take a surprising lead.

The home side leveled the match in the 79th minute through Rahman Myratberdiýew before Zafar Babajanow netted the decisive winner eight minutes later. The result extends Altyn Asyr’s strong domestic campaign, while Merw’s struggles continue.