TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (Interstat) — Zoran Marušić scored twice to lead Neftchi to a 2-1 victory over PFK Surxon in the Uzbekistan Super League on Sunday at Markaziy Stadion. Marušić opened the scoring in the 21st minute and added a second goal just before the hour mark. PFK Surxon’s Behruz Karimov cut the deficit in the 71st minute, but the visitors could not find an equalizer. The win gives Neftchi a perfect start to the domestic season, while PFK Surxon begins with a loss. The result was largely in line with pregame projections that heavily favored Neftchi.