AFC U17 Asian Cup
Makhtumov struck in the 28th minute to give Tajikistan back-to-back wins after their opening 2-0 victory over Thailand on Tuesday, with their six points enough to be sure of a top two finish in Group A.
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Tajikistan’s Muhammadjon Mirahmadov was well off target with his attempt from distance in the 24th minute but Makhtumov was much more clinical four minutes later as he gave his side the lead
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Mustafo Hasanbekov’s incisive ball from deep inside his own half found Makhtumov on the edge of the penalty area and, in one fluid movement the forward spun past the Myanmar defence to slip his shot into the bottom corner.
Group A: Myanmar v Tajikistan
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The goal injected increased urgency into the Myanmar attack and within two minutes the Southeast Asians had almost levelled, Nyi Nyi Thant thumping a dipping strike from outside the area just over the bar.
Nyi Nyi Thant directed the ball into Abubakr Rahmonqulov’s hands inside the six yard box moments later as Myanmar went closer to levelling.
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Myanmar goalkeeper Htet Wai Yan was called into action two minutes after the interval to keep out Munavar Anvarzod’s right-footed shot while Parviz Sanginov was denied 18 minutes later for Daler Kayosov’s team.
Makhtumov should have put the result beyond doubt with seven minutes remaining when he was played in on goal by Anvarzod but he directed his attempt high and wide of the target. Anvarzod then skied his shot on the run over the bar deep into stoppage time but it mattered little as Tajikistan closed out the win to advance.
Makhtumov should have put the result beyond doubt with seven minutes remaining when he was played in on goal by Anvarzod but he directed his attempt high and wide of the target. Anvarzod then skied his shot on the run over the bar deep into stoppage time but it mattered little as Tajikistan closed out the win to advance.
