DUSHANBE, 22.01.2018 /NIAT “Khovar”/. The forward of the national football team of Tajikistan Manuchehr Jalilov, who moved from Dushanbe’s FC “Istiqlol” to Indonesian “Srivijaya” in the winter offseason, has scored a goal for his new club.

According to the press service of the Football Federation of Tajikistan, on January 21 Jalilov’s club won a major victory over the “PSM Makassar” (3-0) in the second round of the Cup of the President of Indonesia — 2018. The Tajik legionary became the best player of this match. 27-year-old M. Jalilov scored a goal, made an assist and earned a penalty.

This tournament, which started on January 16 and ends on February 17, is attended by 20. They divided into 5 groups of 4 teams each. According to the results of the group stage, the winners of 5 groups and 3 teams, ranked second in their groups with the best results, will advance to quarterfinals. Next, the games will be held on the Olympic system — with elimination.

Following two played rounds Jalilov’s club takes second place in group A. “Madura United” the club of another Tajik legionary Nuriddin Davronov is leading in group B. The club of another Tajik football player Fathullo Fathulloev – “Persela Lamongan”, having scored 1 point after the first round, ranks third place in group E.