Match Report: Navoiy FA 0–3 Azure

Date: 31 May 2026 | Venue: Navoiy Stadium
Competition: Uzbekistan Pro League B (UZB D1B)

Azure FC produced a dominant away performance to defeat Navoiy FA 3–0 and maintain their push for the championship in Uzbekistan’s second tier. The visitors scored twice in the first half and added a third after the break to record a result that keeps them level on points with the league leaders.

Match Overview

Azure started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute. A sweeping move from midfield ended with Dilmurod Karimov sliding the ball home from six yards. Navoiy struggled to create chances, with Azure’s midfield trio of Eldor Tursunov, Shokhrukhbek Abdukhalilov and Azamatjon Azimov winning the midfield battle comprehensively. The second goal arrived in the 34th minute, when winger Jasur Khamidov cut inside and bent a shot into the top corner from 20 metres.

Second Half Control

The hosts tried to mount a response after the break, but Azure remained organised and dangerous on the break. The final goal came in the 71st minute when substitute Murodjon Mirzayev collected a through‑ball and smashed a left‑footed shot past goalkeeper Khomidjon Rakhmonov. Navoiy had a goal disallowed for offside late on, but it was a rare bright spot in an otherwise disappointing outing.

Tactical Shape

Azure set up in a flexible 4‑2‑3‑1, with the attacking midfielders interchanging positions to confuse the Navoiy defence. Their high line and aggressive pressing forced Navoiy into long balls, which Azure’s centre‑backs easily dealt with. Navoiy tried a 4‑4‑2 but never found a rhythm, managing only two shots on target all match.

Standout Players

• Jasur Khamidov – Goal and an assist; ran the show from the left wing.
• Dilmurod Karimov – Clinical finishing and intelligent movement.
• Eldor Tursunov – Dominant in midfield, completing 89% of passes and winning seven tackles.

League Implications

Azure’s emphatic win lifts them to 53 points, tied with top‑placed Qizilqum on points but ahead on goal difference. Navoiy remain in 13th position with 28 points, deep in relegation danger. With only three games remaining, Azure are now favourites to claim the league title and promotion to the Uzbekistan Super League.