Dushanbe, 13.01.2016. (NIAT “Khovar”). — The first control match between the champion of the country “Istiqlol” and “Khujand” ended with the score 1:1. The match took place at the stadium of the training center of the National Bank of Tajikistan in Kayrakkum.

Champion and vice-champion of Tajikistan systematically are prepared for the AFC Cup-2016. “Istiqlol” will play its first match in the group stage on February 23. FC “Khujand” in order to get into the group stage on February 9 will play on the road against Palestinian club “Ahly Al-Khalil”.

On Friday, January 15, “Istiqlol” and “Khujand” will play control match once more. This match will also be held at the stadium of the training center of the National Bank of Tajikistan in Kayrakkum.