

Match Report: FC Bunyodkor II Chrichik 2–2 Sherdor Samarqand – UZB D1B
A dramatic late equaliser from Sherdor Samarqand denied FC Bunyodkor II Chrichik all three points in an entertaining 2–2 draw at the Chrichik Stadium on 7 June 2026. The UZB D1B encounter, played under floodlights at 20:30 local time, saw the home side twice take the lead but ultimately fail to hold on against a resilient Samarqand outfit.
Match Overview
The opening half was a cagey affair, with both teams feeling each other out on a well-maintained pitch. FC Bunyodkor II broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when striker Akobir Tursunov latched onto a through ball from midfielder Javokhir Kholdorov and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper. Sherdor responded well, equalising just before the interval through a powerful header from Bekmurod Khamidov off a corner kick.
Second Half Drama
Bunyodkor regained the lead early in the second half. A swift counter-attack in the 52nd minute saw winger Shokhrukh Murodov cut inside and fire a deflected shot that wrong-footed the Sherdor keeper. The home supporters believed their team would see out the win, but Sherdor's persistence paid off in the 78th minute when substitute Dilmurod Rakhmonov headed in from close range after a goalmouth scramble.
Key Players and Tactical Story
- Akobir Tursunov (Bunyodkor II) – A constant threat with his pace and movement, scoring one and assisting the other.
- Bekmurod Khamidov (Sherdor) – Dominant in the air, winning seven duels and scoring the equaliser.
- Both teams pressed high, leading to an open game with numerous chances. Bunyodkor's narrow midfield left space for Sherdor's wide players to exploit.
Table Impact
The result leaves FC Bunyodkor II Chrichik in mid-table of UZB D1B, missing a chance to climb into the top four. Sherdor Samarqand, fighting to avoid relegation, will value the point earned away from home. The draw keeps the promotion race tight and the relegation battle alive.