Arkadag Football Club defeated Bahrain's Al-Haldiyah in an international match held on December 24 in Turkmenistan's first "smart" city.

The tense encounter was decided by a single goal late in the first half, scored by Yazgylych Gurbanov. Despite fierce counterattacks by the Bahraini visitors, the Turkmen team held on to its lead, finishing the match 1-0.

This success marked a significant milestone in the group stage (Group B), where Arkadag also faces Andijan of Uzbekistan and Al-Ahli of Qatar. The victory over a strong opponent from Bahrain not only strengthened the Turkmen club's position on the international stage but also served as a wonderful New Year's gift for its numerous fans.

Specialists and coaches who followed the game noted the team's growing cohesion and the high level of organization of the match in the city of Arkadag, which once again confirmed its status as one of the country's main sporting centers.

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