Ashgabat produced an emphatic 5-1 victory over Merw BSFK in the Türkmenistanyn Yokary Ligasy on 30 May 2026, thrilling their home supporters with a display of relentless attacking football. The dominant performance underlined Ashgabat’s status as one of the league’s most dangerous sides and extended their unbeaten streak to four matches.

A first‑half masterclass

Ashgabat wasted no time in asserting their authority. Inside the opening ten minutes, forward Myrat Berdiyev latched onto a through ball and fired past the Merw goalkeeper to make it 1-0. The home side doubled their lead shortly after when midfielder Döwletgeldi Akmämmedow volleyed home from a corner kick.

Merw briefly pulled one back in the 28th minute through a well‑taken penalty by Rovshenmyrat Orazov, giving the visitors a glimmer of hope. But Ashgabat struck twice before half‑time to kill the contest. Berdiyev scored his second of the game with a composed finish, and winger Begenç Arslanow added a fourth with a fierce strike from distance.

Second‑half consolidation

The second period saw Ashgabat manage the game sensibly while still looking dangerous on the break. The fifth goal arrived in the 67th minute when substitute Gülşadyr Mämmedow tapped in from close range after a sweeping team move. Merw offered little going forward, and Ashgabat’s defence comfortably snuffed out any attempts to reduce the deficit.

Key performers

• Myrat Berdiyev – A two‑goal performance highlighted his sharpness in front of goal and ability to stretch defences.
• Döwletgeldi Akmämmedow – Dominated midfield and scored a crucial second goal that shifted momentum decisively.
• Begenç Arslanow – His powerful long‑range strike was the pick of the goals, and he created chances throughout.

League implications

The emphatic win lifts Ashgabat into second place in the Yokary Ligasy standings, now just two points behind leaders Altyn Asyr with a game in hand. Merw BSFK, meanwhile, remain in the bottom half of the table and will need to shore up their defence after conceding five goals for the second time this season.