Ravshan secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over CSKA Pamir in the Higher League on Saturday, with all three goals arriving in the final quarter of the match. The result moves the visitors closer to the teams above them in the table, while CSKA Pamir's fourth-place standing remains unchanged despite the setback. And here's the thing — the hosts had been competitive in their recent outings, drawing twice and winning once in five games before this evening.
The opening goal arrived in the 75th minute, breaking a pattern of goalless football that had characterised much of the contest. Ravshan doubled their advantage four minutes later, and a third goal in stoppage time sealed the win. To be fair, CSKA Pamir had not been without chances earlier on, but they could not find a way through when it mattered most.
CSKA Pamir sit fourth with 24 points from 16 games, having won seven and lost six. Ravshan occupy sixth place after 17 fixtures, collecting 22 points from six victories and four draws. The gap between them is two points, but the hosts have a game in hand. By then, the visitors will be weighing up whether this performance signals a genuine shift in momentum.
CSKA Pamir's recent form had suggested stability — a 1-0 win over Eshtakhan, followed by two consecutive draws. Ravshan's run has been more erratic, including a heavy defeat to Parvoz and a narrow loss to Istiklol. This result ends whatever confidence the visitors had been building after their midweek draw with Eshtakhan.
The match itself offered little in terms of early excitement, but the final 15 minutes delivered a clear verdict. CSKA Pamir's defensive record will now come under scrutiny, particularly given their position near the top half of the table. Ravshan's attacking trio found space when it counted, and the three-point haul puts them in a better position to challenge for European qualification spots.