Arkadag ran away with the AFC Challenge League semi-final match against Al Arabi, securing a convincing 3-0 victory. It was a dominant performance, with Arkadag showcasing their attacking prowess throughout the game.
The match was pretty one-sided, Arkadag clearly establishing their game plan early on and controlling possession effectively. They peppered Al Arabi's goal with shots, creating several chances. Al Arabi struggled to gain much momentum, with Arkadag capitalising on their opportunities. Exciting moments included a couple of goals, including a wonderful strike by Ş. Tirkişow in the 82nd minute and a beautiful team effort goal by Y. Mämmedow in the 90th minute of play.
Arkadag seemed to play with a much-improved confidence compared to their previous matches, clearly targeting the Al Arabi's defense. They made crucial substitutions strategically throughout the game. Al Arabi, while showing some resilience, appeared to lack the incisiveness to penetrate Arkadag's defense. The substitutions from Al Arabi did not seem to alter the course of the game, as they were unable to break through Arkadag's solid defense.