As the Turkmenistan Premier League intensifies, the 11th round brought thrilling results from Turkmenbashy, Ashgabat, and Balkanabat. League leaders Arkadag fortified their top position with a resounding win, while Ashgabat showcased their revival and Nebitchi earned a crucial, hard-fought victory.
Arkadag's visit to Shagadam was a showcase of their dominance in Turkmen football. They surged ahead early with a goal from Rakhman Myratberdiyev in the fifth minute, followed by Dayanch Meredov's strike just before halftime. Though Shagadam's Guwanch Valiyev scored in stoppage time, Arkadag controlled the second half with ease.
The reigning champions triumphed with a 4-1 victory, converting two penalties through Guychmyrat Annagulyyev and Resul Hojayev, solidifying their flawless league run and reinforcing their credentials as title contenders.
Over in Ashgabat, an electrifying performance saw the home team overpower Merv 5-1 at Nisa Stadium. After a tightly contested first half, Merdan Mukhadov opened the scoring just before halftime, leading to an explosive second-half performance.
Pirmyrat Sultanov was the standout player, netting a spectacular hat-trick within just 15 minutes, adding goals at 69, 79, and 84 minutes, with Shatlyk Gurbanov also making his mark. Merv managed only a late consolation as Ashgabat celebrated their third straight win.
The most fiercely fought match occurred in Balkanabat, where Nebitchi edged out Kopetdag. Seyitmammet Hojamammedov scored the decisive goal in the 17th minute, but the game was marred by aggressive play, leading to ten yellow cards—a testament to the intense rivalry.
With these results, Arkadag leads the table with a perfect margin of 33 points from 11 matches. Ahal sits in second with 20, while Altyn Asyr follows closely with 19. Nebitchi moved up to fourth place, and Ashgabat climbed the table due to their recent form. Arkadag's Didar Durdyyev maintains the top spot in the race for the Golden Boot with nine goals, further establishing his prowess in the league.
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