Enisey vs Andijan

Pulatkhoja Kholdorkhonov's 29th-minute penalty gave Andijan a first-half lead, but Enisey hit back nine minutes later to claim a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly played in Belarus on 4 July 2026.

How it unfolded

Andijan, in the midst of their summer training camp, struck first from the penalty spot. Forward Pulatkhoja Kholdorkhonov — a 22-year-old Uzbekistan U23 international and 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup winner — stepped up and converted to put the Uzbek side ahead in the 29th minute.

Enisey responded quickly. Just nine minutes later, in the 38th minute, the Russian First League side levelled the score. The identity of the Enisey goalscorer has not been confirmed by match reports at the time of writing.

The 1-1 scoreline held through to half-time and neither side could find a winner in the second period, leaving the spoils shared.

The turning point

Enisey's rapid response to falling behind was decisive. After conceding from the spot, they could have been on the back foot, but the equaliser inside 10 minutes steadied the game and prevented Andijan from building momentum. The match settled into a temperate pre-season rhythm after that, with both sides making changes and prioritising fitness over risk.

Key performers

• Pulatkhoja Kholdorkhonov (Andijan): The 22-year-old striker scored the opening goal from the penalty spot and was a constant threat. His movement caused problems for the Enisey defence throughout the first half.

• Enisey's anonymous scorer: Whoever levelled for the Russian side delivered at a crucial moment — just when Andijan looked in control after the penalty.

By the numbers — interpreted

This was a pre-season friendly, so raw stats carry limited competitive weight. But Andijan arrived having scored 17 goals in their previous five matches across all competitions (since late April 2026), a run of four wins and one draw. Enisey, by contrast, had managed only three goals in their previous five outings before this match. Both sides' attacking output here (one goal apiece) fell short of Andijan's recent firepower, consistent with the controlled intensity of a mid-preseason workout.

Enisey had played — and won — the day before, beating Zenit-2 4-1 on 3 July, suggesting squad rotation played a role in the second-half drop-off.

What it means

As a club friendly, the result carries no competitive implications. For Enisey — coached by Sergey Tashuev — the match was part of their Belarus training camp, preparing for the 2026-27 Russian First League season. Andijan, managed by Islam Akhmedov and in strong form from their Uzbekistan Super League and Cup campaigns, continue their European-style pre-season programme.

Verdict

A predictable pre-season draw between two sides at different stages of preparation. Andijan's sharp recent form showed in the opening goal, but missing a second proved costly. For bettors, the unders pattern (1-1, HT 1-1) aligned with Enisey's recent trend of low-scoring friendlies.