TASHKENT (Interstat) — Respublika FA defeated visiting Yaypan 2-1 on Thursday, using a second-half goal to secure the home result. Yaypan struck first in the 33rd minute when Mukhammadaziz Ibrakhimov scored, and the visitors held that lead until Asilbek Aliev equalized for Respublika FA in the 39th minute. Azizbek Kodirberganov then delivered the decisive goal in the 71st minute, lifting the home side in front for good. All three key players were on the field for the full 90 minutes, with Aliev and Kodirberganov each scoring once for Respublika FA and Ibrakhimov scoring once for Yaypan. Respublika FA is now 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions this season. Yaypan is now 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The match unfolded with Yaypan protecting an early advantage before Respublika FA answered before halftime and found the winner after the break.