The Turkmen side had the first opportunity in the fourth minute but Guycmyrat Annagulyyew  mistimed a close-range header from Arslanmyrat Amanow’s corner, sending the ball wide.

Arkadag continued to dictate the tempo, nearly finding the opener just four minutes later, Sanazar Tirkisow’s run down the right flank ended with a cross to Annagulyyew but Maziya keeper Nemanja Lemajic read the play well.

Maziya wasted a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 18th minute when Hamza Mohamed threaded a neat through ball to Nicholas Olsen, who skillfully rounded Arkadag keeper Rustam Ahallyyew, but failed to find the target from a tight angle.

Arkadag had the upper hand in attack but their finishing left much to be desired with Annagulyyew missing a headed attempt just before the half-hour mark, before Lemajic made a point blank save to deny Tirkisow’s volley.

The missed chances were to cost Arkadag with Maziya taking the lead in the 45th minute after Jonathan Cantillana pounced on a clearance by Arkadag Berdimyrat Rejebov to rifle home from inside the box.

Lemajic had to be on his toes in the second half to deny Arkadag in the 58th minute after Amanow set up Welmyrat Ballakow, whose curling shot was tipped away by the Montenegrin custodian.

However, Lemajic was finally beaten in the 66th minute after Didar Durdyyew turned in Ybrayym Mammedow’s cross with a glancing header.

The goal rejuvenated Arkadag and they took the lead in the 76th minute after Altymyrat Annadurdyyew rose highest to nod home Tirkisow’s cross from the left to seal the come from behind victory.