Ljupche Doriev nets winner as Sogdiana beat Andijan
Doriev's 77th-minute strike gave Sogdiana a 1–0 victory over Andijan and was his 12th goal of the season.
06.08.2026 — Ljupche Doriev scored the only goal as Sogdiana beat Andijan 1:0 in the 16th round of Uzbekistan's top division, continuing his run of decisive strikes this season.
Winner in the 77th minute
Doriev found the net in the 77th minute to separate the teams, and that single strike proved enough to secure three points for Sogdiana.
The goal was Doriev's 12th of the campaign, a tally that leaves him comfortably placed as the league's leading scorer so far this season.
With this result Sogdiana have moved further away from the relegation zone, taking a welcome boost in their fight to climb the table.
Doriev's form in Uzbekistan’s top flight has been notable for producing decisive moments; his latest match-winner underlines his importance to Sogdiana's survival push.
Coach and teammates will now hope the Macedonian forward can maintain his scoring run as the league moves into the next phase of fixtures.
Photo: press material from the event
