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The Turkmenistan national team defeated the Sri Lankan team in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
The Turkmenistan national football team defeated Sri Lanka 2-1 in the fourth round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying tournament. The Group D match took place in the city of Arkadag.
Goals for Turkmenistan were scored by Elman Tagayev (52nd minute) and Mekan Saparov (58th). The ball found its way into Turkmenistan's net after an own goal by defender Guychmyrat Annagulyev in the 67th minute.
After four rounds, Turkmenistan has nine points and is tied for first place in its group with Thailand. Sri Lanka is third, three points behind the leaders. Chinese Taipei is at the bottom of the standings, having not earned a single point. The team that finishes first in its group will qualify for the Asian Cup.
The 2027 AFC Asian Cup final tournament will take place from January 7 to February 5 in Saudi Arabia. It will feature 24 of the continent's strongest teams.
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A solemn opening ceremony of the automobile bridge over Garabogaz Bay was held in Turkmenistan, timed to coincide with the Day of Workers in the Construction and Industrial Complex, celebrated on November 3.
As reported by the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan," the construction contractor was the Ukrainian company "Altkom." The bridge meets international quality standards and technical operation norms.
The bridge spans 354 m in length and 21 m in width. The two-way roadway is designed for vehicles with a carrying capacity of 40-50 tons. Construction utilized sulfate-resistant cement, reinforced concrete structures, and other high-strength materials ensuring resistance to corrosion, deformation, and seismic loads.
The new structure is intended to provide high throughput in international freight road transport. At the opening ceremony, it was noted that the bridge symbolizes good neighborliness and friendship among the peoples of the region.
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