FarDU edges Lochin as second-half goals decide contest

LOCHIN, Uzbekistan (Interstat) — FarDU beat home side Lochin 2-1 on Monday, using second-half goals from Ibodjon Abelfazov and Shohruhbek Yoqubjonov to secure the win. Abelfazov opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, and Yoqubjonov doubled the lead in the 75th. Lochin pulled one back in the 84th but could not find an equalizer. Abelfazov and Yoqubjonov each played 90 minutes and scored once for FarDU. FarDU’s season record in the competition is now one win, two losses and one draw, and its overall record is identical. Lochin’s season record in the competition is now two wins, one loss and one draw, and its overall record is identical. FarDU previously lost 1-0 to Metallurg Bekabad and 3-0 to Kattaqurgon and drew 2-2 with Olimpik-Mobiuz. Lochin previously drew 4-4 with Kattaqurgon, beat Olimpik-Mobiuz 2-1 and beat BuxDu 6-2. FarDU held on after Lochin’s late goal.