Reigning league champions Bunyodkor could not forge their way past hosts Neftchi and had to settle for a 0-0 draw, while Pakhtakor suffered the same fate and dropped points at home to Nasaf. This was the first draw for both teams.

Bunyodkor host Iran’s Piroozi aka Persepolis in the AFC Champions League match day 3 action on 5 April, hoping for their first victory in the continental showcase. Pakhtakor are away the next day to the other Iranian giants Esteghlal in Tehran. They are also looking for their first win in this campaign.

In other matches, Andijan thrashed Mashal 4-0, Almalyk and Sogdiana drew 2-2, Kyzlkum held Bukhara 0-0, and Shurtan lost to Metallurg 2-3.