On October 5, the second round matches of the 2023/24 AFC Group Stage Cup in Central Zone took place.
The football clubs Merv (Turkmenistan) and Abdysh Ata (Kyrgyzstan) were the first to take the field. The teams played at the Ashgabat stadium in the capital city; the game ended in a 1:1 draw.
Altyn Asyr and Ravshan (Tajikistan) also drew 1:1 in the second match of the day.
Thus, Abdysh Ata is in the lead (4 points) after two rounds. Ravshan (2 points) and Merv (2 points) rank second and third respectively. Altyn Asyr that has scored one point in two matches is at the bottom of the standings.
On October 26, Merv will play against Altyn Asyr, and Ravshan will play against Kyrgyz Abdysh Ata in the next round.