Sergeev kept first position for Pakhtakor

Igor Sergeev went joint-top of Oliy liga's scoring charts following his goals during Pakhtakor's 2-1 win over Mashal on Saturday in the 28th round.

Lions kept a one-point lead at the top of the table with a result in at Bakhrom Vafoev stadium with latest minutes goals of Sergeev in each half.

Sergeev capitalised on slack defending from Mashal to meet Karimov's cross with a shot in the 2nd additional minute of the first half. Pakhtakor couldn`t use good moments in the second half. Mashal equalized result in the 81st minute with clear shot of Turaev. But Sergeev kept chance for title in the first additional minute to the second half. He sent ball after Masharipov`s free-kick pass.

Lokomotiv beat Shurtan 4-1 in Tashkent. Khasanov, Rakhmatullaev, Kapadze and Aliboev scored goals for Lokomotiv. Pakhtakor 1 point ahead now and Lions will play with Nasaf in Qarshi in the 29th round.

Nasaf earned a point against Dynamo with 1-1 result and secured 3rd place for itself almost. Bunyodkor won over Andijan 4-0, Neftchi lost Fergana derby to Kokand-1912. Bunyodkor need a point to qualify ACL.

Dynamo, Sogdiana and Bukhara are continuing battle to stay in Oliy liga.

Results of the 28th round

Mashal - Pakhtakor - 1-2
Goals: Turaev 81 - Sergeev 45+2, 90+1.
 
Bunyodkor - Andijan - 4-0
Goals: Shodiev 58, Khamdamov 63, 71, Minori 78.

Dynamo - Nasaf - 1-1
Goals: Murzoev 57 - Shomurodov 77.

Navbakhor - Kyzylkum - 2-1
Goals: Khasanov 31, Erkinov 52 - Derkach 82.

Metallurg - Bukhara - 1-2
Goals: Toshmatov 20 - Melziddinov 5, Fomin 76.

Neftchi - Kokand-1912 - 0-1
Goal: Usmonov 68.

Sogdiana - Almalyk - 1-0
Goal: Rashidov 47.

Lokomotiv - Shurtan - 4-1
Goals: Khasanov 29, Rakhmatullaev 44, Kapadze 52, Aliboev 78 - Gulomov 85.

Following table standings: TABLE