Ahal FK earned a solid 2-0 away victory against Merw BSFK in the Türkmenistanyn Yokary Ligasy on December 11, 2025. The match saw Ahal control proceedings and secure the three points with a clean sheet, underlining their status as serious title contenders. This result kept Ahal within touching distance of the top spot, applying continuous pressure on the teams above them. For Merw, the defeat at home was another setback in a difficult season, leaving them struggling near the bottom of the league table and in need of a turnaround in form.