Connor Merkel, a 29-year-old specialist living in Atlanta, works in data analysis. He dedicates all his free time to football.
According to Connor, football has always been an integral part of his family's life, as they are originally from Germany. He recalls attending matches and being at stadiums from a young age, striving not to miss a single game.
In addition to family traditions, Connor is drawn to the distinctly international nature of football. He believes that football is the sport capable of uniting people across the planet, regardless of their nationality or origin. This is why he has watched various international competitions, national championships, and national team games with great interest.
The Uzbekistan Super League went on a break in May and will continue starting from Round 12. The matches for the national championship are scheduled to begin on July 16th.
After the remaining 11 rounds of games, important statistical data for the tournament has been determined. Currently, Neftchi from Fergana leads the league with 28 points. Pakhtakor, with 2 points less, is defending second place. Bukhara is approaching the top three with 20 points, while Navbahor holds fourth place.
Mashal from Muborak continues its anti-record without being able to score any points so far. This team is managed by Sergey Lushyan. The 'Yolbarslar' are also the teams that have scored the most goals and conceded the fewest goals in the remaining games. The Fergana club has scored 25 goals in 11 matches and conceded only 3.
Botiraliy Yergashev, the goalkeeper of the Fergana club, is leading among goalkeepers, having defended his goal in 8 matches. On the other hand, Sogdiona from Jizzakh is recorded as the team that has conceded the most goals. The 'Bog'rilar' have conceded 25 goals from their goal in 11 matches.
Mashal has conceded the fewest goals, managing to score only 4 goals. Forward Luupcha Doriyev is the top scorer in the Super League with 7 goals. Additionally, Temurkhoja Abdukholikov, Stefan Chinedu, and Dostombek Hamdamov have scored up to 6 goals. Stipe Perica and Sherzod Esanov are close to scoring 5 goals. Jamshid Iskanderov and Polatkhoja Kholdorkhonov are considered the best assistants with 4 goals scored.
The Round 12 matches start on July 16th. On that day, matches will take place at three stadiums: Sogdiona vs. Khorezm, Bunyodkor vs. Nasaf, and Neftchi vs. Bukhara, all starting simultaneously at 20:00.
Three more matches are scheduled for July 17th: Pakhtakor vs. Lokomotiv, Mashal vs. Qog'on-1912, and Navbahor vs. OKMK, all set for 20:00. The last two rounds of the tournament are planned for July 18th. The matches between Andijan vs. Surxon and Qizilqum vs. Dinamo will also start at the same time, 20:00.
