Oktepa 1-0 Lokomotiv BFK | UZB D1B | June 8, 2026

Oktepa edged past Lokomotiv BFK 1-0 in a tense UZB D1B clash on Monday evening, thanks to a first-half strike that proved enough to take all three points. The victory moved Oktepa into playoff contention, while Lokomotiv BFK rued missed opportunities that could have earned them a share of the spoils.

Match Decided Early

The only goal of the game came in the 23rd minute. Oktepa midfielder Abdulaziz Mirzayev collected the ball on the edge of the box, turned his marker, and unleashed a low drive that skidded off the wet surface and into the bottom corner. Lokomotiv BFK goalkeeper Oleg Koshelev got a hand to it but could not keep it out.

After the goal, Oktepa dropped deeper and invited pressure, a strategy that nearly backfired. Lokomotiv BFK dominated possession in the second half, creating several half-chances. Their best opportunity fell to striker Shokhrukh Ilyasov, who headed over the bar from six yards out in the 67th minute.

Defensive Resilience

Oktepa’s defense, led by captain Rustam Khasanov, held firm under sustained pressure. Goalkeeper Sanjar Komilov was called into action twice in the final 10 minutes, making a sharp save to his left and then claiming a dangerous cross under heavy challenge. The home side managed to see out stoppage time without alarm to secure a vital win.

League Implications

• Oktepa rise to 6th place, now level on points with the promotion playoff positions.
• Lokomotiv BFK drop to 9th, seven points adrift of the top four.
• This was Oktepa’s first home win in four matches, giving them momentum ahead of a difficult trip next week.

For Lokomotiv BFK, the defeat extends their winless away run to five games, a statistic that will concern head coach Alexander Volkov as the season approaches its midpoint.