FC OKMK Olmaliq secured a 2-0 victory over Gulistan in the Uzbekistan Cup on 20 October 2026, using a composed second-half display to turn a tight contest into a convincing knockout win. The home side broke the deadlock after the interval and added a late second goal to seal their place in the next round, with the clean sheet adding extra satisfaction to an already strong cup performance.

Match overview

Played under the lights at the OKMK club ground, the Uzbekistan Cup tie was billed as a test of OKMK Olmaliq’s patience against a Gulistan side willing to defend deep and strike on the counter. The first half was cagey, with OKMK controlling possession but struggling to find a clear route through a compact Gulistan back line. Gulistan’s goalkeeper produced two important saves before the break, while OKMK’s midfield kept recycling the ball in search of an opening.

• Competition: Uzbekistan Cup
• Match: FC OKMK Olmaliq vs Gulistan
• Date: 20 October 2026
• Final score: FC OKMK Olmaliq 2-0 Gulistan

Key moments

The breakthrough arrived in the 54th minute when Jasur Khakimov collected a clever pass from Sardor Rakhmonov and drove a low finish into the far corner. The goal changed the temperature of the match, forcing Gulistan to push men forward and leaving more space for OKMK’s attacking midfielders. OKMK doubled the lead in the 78th minute through Bekzod Tolipov, who rose well to head home Azizbek Nurmatov’s corner. Gulistan responded with a late spell of pressure, but goalkeeper Timur Yuldashev dealt comfortably with the deliveries and preserved the shutout.

Tactical story

OKMK Olmaliq lined up with a patient 4-2-3-1 shape, using Islom Tursunov and Rakhmonov to dictate the rhythm in midfield. Their full-backs pushed high after the interval, pinning Gulistan’s wide players deeper and allowing OKMK to sustain attacks without conceding easy counterattacking chances. Gulistan’s 4-4-2 block was disciplined for long periods, but the home side’s better movement between the lines eventually created the decisive gaps. Once OKMK scored first, the match became much more open, and the second goal reflected their control of the final 20 minutes.

Standout performers

Khakimov was the game’s most influential attacker, not only for his opening goal but for his willingness to drop into pockets and link play. Rakhmonov’s passing range gave OKMK a constant outlet, while Tolipov’s late header capped a strong all-round display in both boxes. For Gulistan, goalkeeper Farrukh Sattorov deserved credit for keeping his side within reach during the first hour, and their central defenders battled hard against sustained pressure. Yuldashev’s clean sheet, however, underlined the balance in OKMK’s performance.

What the result means

The 2-0 win gives FC OKMK Olmaliq momentum in the Uzbekistan Cup and reinforces their reputation as a difficult team to beat at home. A clean sheet in knockout football is especially valuable, and the manner of the second-half performance suggests the side can manage games rather than simply rely on early pressure. For Gulistan, the cup exit will be frustrating, but their defensive organisation for long spells offered encouragement. The result will be remembered as a professional, controlled home victory built on patience, midfield authority and two well-taken goals.