Shagadam from Turkmenbashy and Ahal have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 Turkmenistan football Federation Cup, which is currently underway in Ashgabat.This was determined based on the results of the final matches in Group A.
In the first of them, playing most of the match in the majority, Ahal unexpectedly lost to Nebichi from Balkanabat with a score of 1:2.The scoring was opened in the 26th minute by Ahal player Ashyr Jumadurdyyev, who scored an own goal.
In the 35th minute, the match referee N.Garajayev left the Balkan team short-handed, sending off Vezirgeldi Ilyasov and awarding a penalty kick against them.A minute later, Mahtymberdi Berenov restored the balance 1:1, converting an 11-metre penalty kick.
After the break, in the 56th minute, Bayramgeldi Nurlyyev scored the second goal against Ahal, which turned out to be the winning one for Nebitchi.In another match, Shagadam won against the Kopetdag of the capital 1:0.
The decisive goal was scored in the 31st minute by Didar Nazjanov.Thanks to this victory, Shagadam gained 7 points and advanced to the semi-finals from first place.
Despite the defeat from Nebitchi, Ahal remained in second place in the tournament table with 4 points, which allowed the team of the Main directorate of Turkmennebitonumleri to reach the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, Ahal will face Arkadag, which took first place in Group B ahead of schedule.The semi-final opponent of Shagadam will be determined based on the results of the final matches in Group B.
The first to take to the central field of the multifunctional stadium Ashgabat will be Arkadag and Merv, and then Ashgabat and the youth team of Turkmenistan (under 20) will meet in a face-to-face match.
The final match will most likely determine the final semi-finalist of the tournament.Ashgabat, which is two points ahead of the Turkmenistan U20 team before the final round, will only need a draw to advance to the semi-finals.
The semi-final matches will take place on the 10th of March.The winner of the 2026 Turkmenistan football Federation Cup will be announced on the 12th of March.