Respublika FA 1–2 QMU Jayxun
Uzbekistan Pro League – July 25, 2026

QMU Jayxun secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Respublika FA in a pulsating Uzbekistan Pro League encounter at the Respublika Stadion on the evening of July 25. The visitors overturned a first-half deficit with a spirited second‑half performance, climbing to third in the standings and denting their hosts’ promotion hopes.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing an early breakthrough. Respublika FA’s top scorer, Sardor Rakhimov, latched onto a through ball in the 17th minute and slotted calmly past goalkeeper Akmal Khasanov to make it 1–0. However, QMU Jayxun gradually grew into the game, equalising just before half‑time through a well‑worked set‑piece – defender Jamshid Aliyev headed home from a corner in the 41st minute.

Second‑Half Drama

The second half was a tense, physical affair. Respublika FA pushed for a winner but were caught on the counterattack in the 67th minute. Winger Rustam Yuldashev cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling effort that nestled into the far corner, completing the turnaround. Despite late pressure, QMU Jayxun’s defence held firm to claim three vital points.

Key Moments

• 17’ Goal (Rakhimov): Sharp finish from inside the box after a defensive lapse.
• 41’ Goal (Aliyev): Powerful header from a near‑post corner.
• 67’ Goal (Yuldashev): Clinical counter‑attack left the home defence flat‑footed.
• 81’ Red card (Nematov): Respublika FA’s midfielder saw a second yellow for a rash tackle, reducing the hosts to ten men.

Standout Players

• Rustam Yuldashev (QMU Jayxun): Scored the winner and caused constant problems with his direct running.
• Jamshid Aliyev (QMU Jayxun): Dominant in both boxes – his equaliser shifted momentum.
• Sardor Rakhimov (Respublika FA): Took his goal well but lacked service after the first half.

Table Impact

The victory lifts QMU Jayxun to 31 points, within touching distance of the automatic promotion places. Respublika FA stay on 24 points, six points adrift of the top two, and their play‑off hopes now look precarious.