Nabatov, Mirzayev score as Gazalkent draws Metallurg Bekabad 2‑2
BEKABAD, Uzbekistan (Interstat) — Metallurg Bekabad hosted Gazalkent and played to a 2-2 draw Monday in their competition match. Vladislav Nabatov put visiting Gazalkent ahead in the 25th minute. The first half ended with Gazalkent holding a one-goal advantage. Metallurg Bekabad equalized in the 84th when Vladimir Bubanja scored, but Lazizbek Mirzayev restored Gazalkent’s lead in the 87th. Marko Milickovic then scored for Metallurg Bekabad in the 89th to level the match. The teams combined for three late goals in the final six minutes of regulation. Nabatov and Mirzayev each played 90 minutes and scored for Gazalkent, while Milickovic and Bubanja each played 90 minutes and scored for Metallurg Bekabad. Gazalkent’s competition record is now 3-0-1, and its overall record is 3-1-1. Metallurg Bekabad’s competition record is now 2-0-2, and its overall record is also 2-0-2. The result left both sides unbeaten in competition play. Neither team suffered a loss in the competition.