Analysis: Echoes of 2011 as Nasaf storm into 2021 AFC Cup Inter-Zone final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Echoes of 2011 as Nasaf storm into 2021 AFC Cup Inter-Zone final

Karshi: A decade on from FC Nasaf's AFC Cup triumph and the Uzbek side look in the mood to repeat the feat after a resounding 6-0 victory over India's ATK Mohun Bagan in the Inter-Zone Semi-final on Wednesday saw them move within a game of the final. 

The result was in little doubt after Nasaf – spurred on by almost 6,000 fans at Markaziy Stadium – went two goals up inside 20 minutes, and it took Khusain Norchaev just over 30 minutes to complete his hat-trick as they went into the interval five goals up.

The result will come as a bitter disappointment to the ambitious ATK Mohun Bagan as India's long wait for a first AFC Cup title continues. After the dust has settled on a goal-laden night in Karshi, the-AFC.com looks at the key takeaways.

Highlights - FC Nasaf 6-0 ATK Mohun Bagan