Nasaf and Bunyodkor come closer to final of Uzbekistan Cup

Nasaf is an eminent name in Uzbek football, but Karshi side didn`t reach any titles in domestic competitions yet. To maintain any hope of raising a first trophy, Nasaf badly needed to win the semifinal first leg Wednesday at home against Lokomotiv, last winner of Cup.
Mission accomplished: 2-0. Allanyazov and Gadoev`s goals gave Nasaf good chance before second leg. Ruzikul Berdiev`s team locked down defensively while under late pressure.

Nasaf - Lokomotiv - 2-0
Goals: Allaniyazov 15, Gadoev 28.
Bunyodkor beat Pakhtakor at Pakhtakor stadium in goals gallery game 3-2. Bunyodkor scored with early shot of Khamdamov. Orahovac equalized, but swallows scored second goal in the 36th minute. Urinboev went forward team. Teams hammered a ball  in the second half, Makharadze and Komilov scored goals. Bunyodkor beat champion and leader of championship.

Pakhtakor - Bunyodkor - 2-3
Goals: Orahovac 24, Makharadze 68 - Khamdamov 3, Urinboev 35, Komilov 75.