CSKA Pamir Dushanbe 2–3 Khosilot Parkhar
Tajikistan Higher League – 26 June 2026

Khosilot Parkhar produced a superb second‑half recovery to claim a dramatic 3‑2 victory at CSKA Pamir Dushanbe in the Tajikistan Higher League on Friday evening. The visitors overturned a two‑goal deficit to snatch all three points in a match that swung wildly from end to end under the lights in the capital.

Match Overview

The home side struck twice inside the opening 20 minutes to put clear daylight between themselves and their opponents. However, Khosilot refused to buckle, gradually working their way back into the contest. A dominant second‑half display, capped by two clinical finishes in the final quarter‑hour, sealed a memorable win that lifted Khosilot up the league standings.

First Half: CSKA Pamir Dominate Early

CSKA Pamir Dushanbe came flying out of the blocks. Midfielder Shohruh Sangov opened the scoring in the 12th minute, latching onto a through ball and drilling a low shot past the Khosilot goalkeeper. The advantage was doubled just seven minutes later when striker Dalerjon Barotov turned home from close range after a corner kick was not properly cleared.

Khosilot looked shell‑shocked but began to steady themselves before half‑time. Winger Rustam Sharipov forced a smart save from CSKA keeper Firuz Juraev, while central defender Komron Mirzojev headed narrowly over from a free‑kick opportunity. The visitors went into the break trailing 2‑0 but with growing belief that they could claw their way back.

Second Half: The Khosilot Comeback

Whatever coach Rustam Khojaev said during the interval worked wonders. Khosilot emerged with far greater intensity and pulled a goal back in the 54th minute. Attacking midfielder Parviz Boboev curled a beautiful free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner – a moment that visibly shifted the momentum.

CSKA Pamir tried to respond through veteran playmaker Umedjon Aliev, whose close‑range effort was brilliantly blocked by Khosilot goalkeeper Muhiddin Nazarov. The home side began to tire, and Khosilot sensed an opportunity.

In the 78th minute, substitute striker Kamolidin Fozilov equalised with a poacher’s finish after a goalmouth scramble. Pandemonium erupted among the travelling supporters. With CSKA rocking, the visitors completed the turnaround in the 86th minute when Fozilov turned provider, crossing for Boboev to head home his second of the night – a stunning winner.

Standout Performers

• Parviz Boboev (Khosilot Parkhar) – Two expertly taken goals, including a magnificent free‑kick and a late header. The midfielder was the heartbeat of the comeback.
• Kamolidin Fozilov (Khosilot Parkhar) – Introduced as a substitute, he scored the equaliser and then assisted the winner. A game‑changing cameo.
• Shohruh Sangov (CSKA Pamir Dushanbe) – Scored the opener and was a constant threat in the first half, but faded as Khosilot wrestled control in the second period.

Tactical Story

CSKA Pamir’s high press worked superbly for the first 25 minutes, forcing Khosilot into errors. But as the half wore on, the visitors adapted by bypassing the press with longer passes to the flanks. In the second half, Khosilot dropped their defensive line slightly, invited CSKA forward, then hit quickly on the counter. The introduction of Fozilov gave them a direct target, while Boboev’s roaming role created constant uncertainty for the home backline.

Table and Season Impact

The victory lifted Khosilot Parkhar into the top half of the Tajikistan Higher League table, while CSKA Pamir Dushanbe slipped to seventh. For a Khosilot side that had been inconsistent away from home, this comeback win could be a turning point in their season. CSKA, meanwhile, will regret failing to kill the game off when they were dominant.

With the league entering its summer stretch, both teams will look to build on this performance – albeit for very different reasons. Khosilot’s resilience may make them a dangerous opponent for any side in the coming weeks.