Andijan FA 5-1 Fergana FA
UZB D1B (Uzbekistan First League B) | May 31, 2026 | 20:00 local time

Andijan FA delivered a commanding performance to thrash Fergana FA 5-1 at home in the Uzbekistan First League B. The result reinforces Andijan’s status as promotion contenders, while Fergana suffered a heavy defeat that leaves them in the lower half of the table.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Andijan FA attacked with pace and precision. They opened the scoring in the 8th minute when midfielder Shokhrukh Rakhimov unleashed a stunning strike from 25 yards. The hosts doubled the lead just 10 minutes later as forward Javlon Abdullayev finished off a swift counter-attack. By half-time, Andijan were 3-0 up after captain Dilmurod Karimov headed home a corner.

Fergana pulled one back in the 52nd minute through a penalty converted by striker Rustam Khamidov, but any hopes of a comeback were short-lived. Andijan restored their three-goal cushion almost immediately, with substitute Azizbek Tursunov slotting home after a defensive mix-up. The final goal came in the 88th minute, with Karimov completing his brace from the penalty spot.

Key Moments

• 8' – Goal: Rakhimov (Andijan) – long-range rocket.
• 18' – Goal: Abdullayev (Andijan) – clinical finish after a quick break.
• 35' – Goal: Karimov (Andijan) – powerful header from a corner.
• 52' – Goal: Khamidov (Fergana) – penalty past the keeper.
• 55' – Goal: Tursunov (Andijan) – goal from a rebound after a defensive error.
• 88' – Goal: Karimov (Andijan) – second goal, penalty.

Tactical Story

Andijan FA played an aggressive 4-2-3-1, pressing high and using wide forwards to stretch Fergana’s defence. Their first two goals came from such direct play. Fergana’s 4-4-2 was overrun in midfield, with their back line struggling to cope with Andijan’s movement. The visitors’ only period of control came immediately after their penalty, but they conceded again within three minutes.

Standout Player

Dilmurod Karimov, Andijan’s captain and centre-forward, scored twice and was a constant menace. His hold-up play and aerial ability created space for his teammates. Honourable mention to Shokhrukh Rakhimov for his early goal that set the tone.

Table Impact

Andijan FA move up to 3rd in the UZB D1B standings, just two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Fergana FA drop to 10th, and this heavy defeat will raise concerns about their defensive solidity ahead of a crucial run.