Pakhtakor wins Uzbek Premier League

Anvar Umarov · 17:04, 21.11.2015 · Updated 13:10 · 2716 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Pakhtakor Tashkent became an eleven-time champion of Uzbekistan on football.

In last tour of the Premier League of the Professional Football League (PFL), reigning champions of Uzbekistan defeated Andijan with the score 6-0. Collecting 75 points after 30 games, Pakhtakor became champions of 2015 season.

Lokomotiv Tashkent claimed the second place with 74 points in 30 games. Nasaf won the bronze medal of the PFL.

Pakhtakor striker Igor Sergeev became top-scorer of 2015 season. He scored 23 goals in the league.

Dinamo relegated to the First division. Sogdiana finished on the 15th place and will play play-off match against Oqtepa on 25 November. The winner will stay in the Premier League of the PFL.

Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.