Sherdor Samarqand and Jizzax FA played out a goalless draw in Uzbekistan’s Pro‑B League (UZB D1B) on 30 May 2026. The match at the Sherdor Stadium was a tight, competitive affair, but neither side could find a breakthrough in front of a modest but vocal crowd.

Defensive solidity prevails

Both teams approached the game with caution, and chances were at a premium. Sherdor Samarqand enjoyed slightly more possession in the first half, but their final ball let them down repeatedly. Jizzax FA, organised and disciplined, sat deep and looked to hit on the counter‑attack. The best chance of the opening period fell to Sherdor’s forward Alisher Karimov, whose shot from the edge of the box was tipped over the bar by the visiting keeper.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Jizzax FA grew into the game and created a few half‑chances, notably a header from Bakhrom Yuldashev that flashed just wide of the post. Sherdor pushed forward in the final 15 minutes but could not find a way through a resolute Jizzax back line.

Key moments

• 37′ – Sherdor’s Alisher Karimov forces a good save with a curling effort from 20 yards.
• 62′ – Jizzax’s Bakhrom Yuldashev heads narrowly wide from a corner.
• 84′ – Sherdor substitute Rustam Nishanov sees a low drive palmed away by the goalkeeper.

Season context

The point keeps Sherdor Samarqand in seventh place in the UZB D1B table, four points behind the promotion playoff zone. Jizzax FA remain just above the relegation places in 11th, and while the draw does little to ease their fears, it at least stops a losing run. Both sides will look to sharpen their attacking edge in the coming weeks if they are to achieve their respective goals.