TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (Interstat) — PFK Andijon defeated Bunyodkor 2-1 on Sunday in a season-opening Uzbek Super League match at Olimpiya Shaharchasi Stadioni. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. Usmonali Ismonaliyev opened the scoring for the visitors in the 66th minute. Imeda Ashortia doubled Andijon’s lead in the 86th before Bunyodkor scored a late consolation goal. The match was a physical affair, featuring seven yellow cards. With the win, Andijon begins its league campaign with a victory, while Bunyodkor starts with a loss.