Paktakor Tashkent made another step to re-claim Uzbek Premier League on Monday beating rivals Neftchi Ferghana.

Goals from Rinat Bayramov (12), Uche Iheroume (74) and Leonid Koshelev (76) handed the third loss this championship to Neftchi before 19,300 spectators.

Other Tashkent club Quruvchi was held to 1-1 draw at Karshi. Nasaf Karshi gained a point through Khaydarov’s goal in extra time to deny Quruvchi. Turkmen international Gochquliev opened the score on the 62nd minute of the match.

The slip of Quruvchi allowed Pakhtakor to increase its lead to seven points.

Tractor Tashkent and Andian earned three points beating Qyzylqum and Topaland respectively. While Metallurg and Vobkent held Samarkand-Dinamo and Bukhara to 1-1 draw.

One more match of Day 18 will be played on Tuesday. Shortan will receive Mashal.

Table after 18th round: 1. Pakhtakor 50 2. Quruvchi 43 3. Neftchi 41 4. Mashal 36 5. Qyzylqum 30