Altyn Asyr's rivals in the AFC Cup have been determined

Ashgabat "Altyn Asyr", who got into the group stage of the AFC Cup (the second most important club soccer tournament in Asia), found out the last participant of Group D. The opponent was determined by the results of the qualifying round. Tajikistan's Khujand and Kyrgyzstan's Neftchi competed for the coveted ticket. The first match held on the territory of Kyrgyzstan ended with a minimal victory of the hosts - 1 : 0.

The return match took place today, February 26 in Dushanbe (Tajikistan). Zeros were on the scoreboard until the 34th minute. After a corner kick, Dilshod Bozorov left no chance for the goalkeeper. The second segment of the game passed without scoring a goal.

The players were waiting for the extra half and a penalty shootout. But it did not come to eleven-meter kicks. In the 107th minute of the second extra time Bozorov strengthened the advantage of his team, having made a double. The same Bozorov made the score a smashing one, at the 120th minute, breaking into the penalty area and beating the Neftchi goalkeeper. The captain of Khujand celebrated a hat-trick.

Thus, according to the results of the two confrontations in the group stage gets a club from Tajikistan. In addition to Altyn Asyr, in the quartet D will take part Istiklol (Tajikistan), Dordoi (Kyrgyzstan) and Khujand (Tajikistan). The first round of the AFC Cup for the participants of Group D will be held on March 11. On that day, Altyn Asyr will play against Dordoi, and Istiklol will meet their compatriots - Khujand.