Two rescheduled matches of the Turkmenistan Football Championship among the top league concluded very effectively in Ashgabat.

In the 19th round match, which was previously postponed due to the participation of the vice-champion of Turkmenistan in the AFC Champions League-2 qualification, "Altyn Asyr" hosted Mary’s "Merv" at the "Sport Toplumy" stadium in Buzmeyin etrap of the capital. The game was dominated by the home team, who scored five unanswered goals. Four of them were scored in the first half.

The scoring was opened in the 11th minute with a penalty by Myrat Annaev. In the 20th and 25th minutes, Rovshengeldi Halmammedov scored twice. In the 34th minute, Ahmet Atayev made it 4-0. Mikhail Titov sealed the victory by converting a penalty in the 50th minute.

Another match, this time in the 21st round, took place in Babarap gengeshlik of Gokdepe etrap of Ahal velayat between "Arkadag" and Balkanabat's "Nebitchi." At the beginning of the match, both teams scored once: Diyar Durdyev’s penalty in the 12th minute was quickly answered by a goal from Muhammet Annaev a minute later.

The game continued with a noticeable advantage of the home team. In the 27th minute, Diyar Durdyev scored again, putting "Arkadag" ahead 2-1. In the 42nd minute, Begmyrat Bayev increased the lead to 3-1. In the second half, Altymyrat Annadurdyev completed the rout of "Nebitchi" to 5-1, scoring twice in the 81st minute with a penalty and in the 85th minute.

By securing their 19th victory in 19 matches, "Arkadag" gained 57 points and extended their lead to 17 points ahead of their closest competitors, "Altyn Asyr" and "Ahal," who have played one game less.

"Merv," suffering their 10th defeat in 18 matches, remained in 5th place with 24 points. The fourth place is held by "Shagadam" from the city of Turkmenbashi with 27 points.

The 21st round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship will continue with the matches: "Ashgabat" - "Kopetdag," "Ahal" - "Merv," and "Altyn Asyr" - "Shagadam."