Metalurg defeated Respublika Fa 1:3 in the Pro-League A Regular Season round 15 on Friday. The away side took control early with a quick succession of goals before extending their advantage later in the match. Respublika Fa managed a late response but could not salvage anything from the fixture.
Respublika Fa opened the scoring in the 36th minute, but Metalurg responded almost immediately. A. Aliev equalised in the 37th minute, and the momentum shifted decisively. A. Karimov added another for the visitors in the 52nd minute, putting them in command.
S. Saidnurullaev made it three for Metalurg in the 62nd minute, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback. Respublika Fa pulled one back through N. Iminjonov in the 90th minute, but the damage had been done. Another goal arrived in the 90+4th minute, though the final score remained 1:3.
Respublika Fa sit in 11th place with 16 points from 16 games. They have won four, drawn four and lost eight so far this season. Metalurg occupy second place with 37 points from 19 matches, with 11 victories and four defeats.
The loss extends a poor run for the home side. Their last five results include four defeats and a goalless draw against Aral. Metalurg, meanwhile, have shown consistency with recent draws and narrow losses against stronger opposition.