Tasnim - Server Djeparov might be 35 years old and in the twilight of his career, but his performance against Al Rayyan proved that the all-time Uzbekistan appearance record holder still has plenty to offer.
According to the-afc, Djeparov posted a 92.5 percent pass completion rate on Monday, and scored the first of Esteghlal’s two unanswered goals.
His passing map shows how he had no problems dropping deep to help move the ball for his side.
Also, starlet Omid Noorafkan shone brightly at left-back against his Qatari opponent, who rarely threatened down his flank all match long.
Much is expected of the youngster, who broke into the first team aged just 18, a club record. Just days after scoring his first-ever league goal, a winner against Naft Tehran on Thursday, Noorafkan completed three dribbles and had 94 touches of the ball against opponent who had no answer to his quality.
