Before start in national competition both teams have spent on two matches in ACL.
Miodrag Radulovic in comparison with the previous match has made one shift in the main team: instead of Holmatov on the left flank of half-backs there was Andreev. Scolari in a basis has let out three beginners. Ramos and Ristic which have been not declared for participation in ACL, in general led the first official match in a season. Also was not absolutely habitual to see yet in the ranks of Anzur Ismailov's contenders.

Has very actively begun Odil Ahmedov which selected a ball at owners, and organised our attacks. On 17th minute the captain of Lions has flown on the left flank and has raked in area, but blow of Janjus has appeared inexact. Almost there and then the loaded word the captain of "swallows" has told already. Struggle for a riding ball of Ristic has won against Kamoliddin Tadjiev and has dumped a ball to the partner. Rivaldo on swing has cleaned Miladinovich, left on a shock position and has not left chances to the keeper of Pakhtakor.

In 20 minutes Rivaldo had one more good moment, but after its artful and not strong blow by a ball Temur Juraev has taken hold.

And here strong blow of Bojan Miladinovic after draw kick has appeared unsuccessful.
Second half there have very quickly begun visitors. On the first minute Jadigerov has taken advantage of an oversight of "swallows", beat defenders and were directed by a ball in line where Nesterov has reflected Gevorkyan's shot. Some attacks of Lions  have followed. However they did not conceal real threats.
Bunyodkor has departed in defence. It was possible to assume that the rate will become on counter attack. On 65th minute fast break of "swallows" was interrupted with Suyunov. And three minutes later three swallows have organised the second goal Ristic became which author. In two minutes same Ristic could become the author of a double, but Temur Juraev has perfectly well played.

Still it is necessary to notice that powerful blow of Miladinovic could make even the account, but Nesterov has rescued the gate. And then the attack which has resulted in the second goal in our gate has followed. And nevertheless the goal of Bojan has hammered. And from the free kick. Powerful shot has punched a wall and Nesterov could not save Bunyodkor.
In two minutes Bojan could even make even the account. It heading directed a ball under a crossbeam. Here excellent reaction was shown by Nesterov who has forwarded a ball on the angular.
Having shown mature enough game, especially in the second time, Pakhtakor has been compelled to begin the championship with defeat. However, ahead still a long marathon of 29 rounds. We will hope that we still can catch up with the main competitor in struggle for a champion title.

Uzbekistan Oliy liga
1st match day
Tashkent, Jar stadium
Bunyodkor - Pakhtakor 2:1 (1:0)
Goals: Rivaldo 18, Ristic 68, Miladinovic 79.
Bunyodkor: Nesterov, S.Juraev, Ismailov, Gafurov, Haydarov, Denilson (Hasanov 66), Kapadze, Ramos, Jeparov (Karpenko 82), Rivaldo (Melziddinov 89), Ristic.
Pakhtakor: T.Juraev, Suyunov, Miladinovic, Kletskov, K.Tadjiev, Markovic (Azizov 68), Ahmedov, Andreev (Karimov 80), Gevorkyan (Holmatov 70), Jadigerov, Janjus.