Uzbekistan Pro League – Match Report

Respublika FA 1–2 QMU Jayxun

Date: 25 July 2026 | Venue: JAR Stadium, Tashkent

QMU Jayxun secured a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory over Respublika FA in the Uzbekistan Pro League on Saturday evening, climbing into the top half of the table with a resilient second‑half display. The hosts started brightly but were ultimately undone by a clinical counter‑attacking performance from the visitors.

First‑Half Action

Respublika FA controlled the opening 30 minutes, pressing high and forcing QMU Jayxun into several early errors. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when home striker Shukhrat Mirzaev latched onto a loose ball inside the box and fired low into the far corner. The goal energised the home crowd, and Respublika FA looked likely to add a second before the interval.

Second‑Half Comeback

After the break, QMU Jayxun changed their approach, pushing their full‑backs higher and playing more direct balls into the channels. The equaliser arrived in the 63rd minute: a swift move down the right flank ended with Khalil Rakhimov cutting inside and curling a precise shot beyond the goalkeeper. The visitors grew in confidence and took the lead just ten minutes later when Azizbek Nematov headed home from a corner, leaving the home defence flat‑footed.

Respublika FA pushed for an equaliser in the final quarter, but QMU Jayxun’s defence, marshalled by captain Jamshid Karimov, held firm. A late red card to home midfielder Alisher Tursunov for a rash tackle sealed the result.

Key Performers

• Khalil Rakhimov (QMU Jayxun) – Scored the equaliser and created several chances with his intelligent movement.
• Azizbek Nematov (QMU Jayxun) – The match‑winner with a powerful header; also won 6 aerial duels.
• Shukhrat Mirzaev (Respublika FA) – Took his goal well but was isolated after the interval.

Standings Impact

With this win, QMU Jayxun move up to 6th place on 31 points, while Respublika FA remain 9th with only one win in their last five matches. The result tightens the mid‑table race in the Uzbekistan Pro League as the season reaches its critical stage.