Kuruvchi maintain lead

Uzbek league last year's surprise package and this year's AFC Champions League revelation - Kuruvchi - maintained their lead in the domestic league after beating a strong opposition of Ma'shal Mubarek 2:0 with goals scored by Server Djeparov and Viktor Karpenko. The vice-leaders from Pakhtakor also recorded a two-goal victory over Bukhara. After 16 matches Kuruvchi sit comfortable at the top of the league with 34 points. Pakhtakor are second with 32. The rest are over 10 points behind the leading duo.

Source: the-afc.com/soccerway.com