«Lugano» advanced to the next round of the Swiss Cup with a big win

In the round of 16 of the Swiss Cup, Lugano secured a convincing 4-0 victory over lower-division side Pully. One.uz reports.

The match was also significant for Uzbek football fans, as Uzbekistan national team member and young defender Behruz Karimov came on as a substitute in the second half, contributing to his team's victory. Thanks to this success, Lugano qualified for the next stage of the competition.

Lugano players took full control of the match from the opening minutes. In the fifth minute, striker Marques scored a quick goal, putting the visitors ahead.

Shortly after, in the 16th minute, Eldin Alioski converted a penalty, doubling the gap. Just before the end of the first half, in the fifth minute of added time, Kelvin scored, effectively deciding the match before halftime.

Lugano’s dominance and Karimov’s debut The second half also began with the visitors’ activity. In the 56th minute, Marques scored his second goal, completing a brace and sealing the final 4-0 scoreline.

With the match’s outcome already decided, Lugano’s coaching staff decided to rest their main players and give opportunities to young talents. In the 80th minute, Uzbek defender Behruz Karimov replaced the match’s hero, Marques.

During his time on the field, Karimov performed an orderly and reliable role in the defensive line. He prevented the opposing attackers from creating dangerous situations and contributed to keeping his team’s goal intact.

The young player’s appearance in a prestigious competition was an important experience for his future career. This significant victory in the Swiss Cup advanced Lugano to the quarter-finals of the competition.

According to One.uz, the match report recorded goals by Marques, Alioski, and Kelvin, with our compatriot performing well alongside players such as Ballmos, Bichsel, and Monkada. The result achieved on the road lays the foundation for the team to continue its fight for victory in the tournament.