In the final match at Pakhtakor Central Stadium in Tashkent, weakened Bunyodkor tried to attack, while Shortan chose defensive tactic. Goalkeeper Mikhail Alavidze was strong and denied Bunyodkor players to open score.
However, defensive mistake of Shortan helped Stevica Ristic to score the only goal of the match on the 62nd minute of the match.
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