FK Dordoi Bishkek Held to 2-2 Draw by Neftchi Kochkor-Ata in Kyrgyzstan Cup Thriller
Match Date: June 28, 2026 | Venue: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
FK Dordoi Bishkek were denied a victory in their own backyard as Neftchi Kochkor-Ata fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw in the Kyrgyzstan Cup second round. The match at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium delivered end-to-end action, with both sides showcasing attacking ambition on a warm summer evening.
Dordoi, perennial heavyweights of Kyrgyz football, entered as strong favorites, but Neftchi – a side known for their resilient counter-attacking play – proved stubborn opposition. The result leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return leg, with the away goals rule adding extra tension.
First Half: Dordoi Strike Early, Neftchi Respond
The home side started with intent. Inside the opening 15 minutes, Dordoi’s captain and playmaker, Mirlan Murzaev, slipped a through ball to striker Ernist Batyrkanov, who slotted calmly past Neftchi goalkeeper Kubanych Abdukarimov to make it 1-0. The stadium erupted, expecting a rout.
But Neftchi refused to buckle. They grew into the game, pressing higher and exploiting space behind Dordoi’s full-backs. In the 32nd minute, winger Adilet Kanybekov cut inside from the left and unleashed a fierce shot that deflected off a defender and nestled into the bottom corner. 1-1 at the break.
Second Half: Drama and a Late Equaliser
Dordoi came out with renewed energy after the interval. In the 58th minute, a corner from the right found defender Kursanbek Sheratov unmarked at the near post, and he powered a header past Abdukarimov to restore the lead. The home fans sensed victory.
Neftchi, however, showed remarkable character. With 15 minutes left, substitute Azamat Baymatov twisted and turned in the box before being tripped by a desperate Dordoi tackle. Referee Timur Faizullin pointed to the spot. Up stepped Bekzhan Sagynbaev, who sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 2-2.
Both sides pushed for a winner in the dying minutes, but clear chances were rare. Dordoi nearly snatched it when Murzaev’s free kick clipped the crossbar, but the draw stood.
Match Statistics and Key Takeaways
- Possession: Dordoi 58% – 42% Neftchi
- Shots on target: Dordoi 5 – Neftchi 3
- Corners: Dordoi 8 – Neftchi 4
- Yellow cards: Dordoi 2 – Neftchi 3
For Dordoi, the draw is a missed opportunity at home. They will need to find a way to contain Neftchi’s counter-attacks in the second leg in Kochkor-Ata. Neftchi, meanwhile, will feel they can cause an upset with the backing of their home crowd.
The Kyrgyzstan Cup continues to produce dramatic encounters, and this tie is far from over.