Rivaldo nets brace on Bunyodkor bow

After completing his sensational move to Uzbekistan earlier this month, the World Cup winner made an ideal start to his Bunyodkor career as the 36-year-old opened the scoring after 12 minutes.

And the former Barcelona striker wrapped up a perfect evening as he sealed the win with a minute remaining.

The three points see Bunyodkor, who were previously known as PFC Kurivchi, open up a eight point cushion over second-placed defending champions Pakhtakor, who have played two games less.