Results

AFC Champions League Two 06/27 14:00 2 [2] Lajovic/ Sousa v FK Kopetdag [3] W 0-1
AFC Champions League Two 06/24 14:00 1 FK Kopetdag v FK Khujand L 1-3
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga 11/15 10:00 - Sagadam FK v FK Kopetdag L 3-1
Turkmenistan Cup 12/09 10:00 - Kmf Ekonomac Kragujevac v FK Kopetdag L 4-1
Turkmenistan Cup 12/01 12:30 - FK Kopetdag v Sagadam FK W 6-1
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga 11/25 10:00 - FK Kopetdag v Sagadam FK D 1-1
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga 11/14 10:00 - FK Kopetdag v Altyn Asyr FK L 0-3
Turkmenistan Cup 11/06 10:00 - Merw FK v FK Kopetdag W 0-1
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga 11/03 11:00 - FK Kopetdag v FC Asgabat L 0-1
Turkmenistan Cup 10/27 12:00 - FK Kopetdag v FC Merw W 2-0
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga 10/17 11:00 - FK Kopetdag v Ahal FT L 0-2
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga 10/14 11:00 - Altyn Asyr FK v FK Kopetdag L 1-0

Wikipedia - FK Köpetdag Aşgabat

FK Köpetdag Aşgabat (Football Club Köpetdag, Turkmen: Köpetdag Futbol Kluby) is a professional football club based in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It currently plays in the top tier Ýokary Liga. Their home ground is Köpetdag Stadium which can hold 26,000 people. The Köpetdag traditional kit colours are blue and white. They are one of the country's most successful clubs having won 6 Turkmen championships and 6 cups.

History

USSR

The club participated in 44 of the USSR championships (1947–54, 1956–91). They appeared under the names of Locomotiv (1947–49), Spartak (1950–54), Kolhozchi (1956–59, 1976–87), Stroitel (1962–75) and Köpetdag (1960, 1961, 1988–91, present).

  • Soviet League Second group (1947–49), the best place: 3rd in 1948
  • Soviet League Class B (1950–54, 1956–63), the best place: 2nd in 1963
  • Soviet League Class A, the second group (1964–69), the best place: 4th in 1967
  • Soviet First League (1970–74, 1976–79), the best place: 9th in 1976
  • Soviet Second League (1975, 1980–91), the best place: 2nd in 1975 and 1991.

In the Soviet era, one of the coaches of the team in the 1980s was Valery Nepomnyashchy.

Turkmenistan

After the collapse of the Soviet Union the team planned to participate in the open championship of the CIS, but because of many differences the championship did not take place. The team served as the defacto Turkmenistan national football team in the early years of Turkmenistan.

In 2008 they were disbanded due to financial conditions but have since returned.

New era

In 2015, on the basis of MIA of Turkmenistan direction the club FC Kopetdag was re-created. Club began to make appearances in the First League of Turkmenistan. The team qualified for 2015 Turkmenistan Cup. They achieved promotion in the 2016 season by winning the promotion play-off.

Domestic history

Season League Turkmenistan Cup Top goalscorer Manager
Div. Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Name League
2015 2nd 1 28 Round of 16 Said Seýidow
2016 1st 7 36 11 6 18 37 63 39 Quarterfinal Said Seýidow
2017 1st 7 32 9 6 17 35 55 33 Quarterfinal Said Seýidow
2018 1st 6 28 8 5 15 27 39 29 Champions Said Seýidow
2019 1st 4 28 11 6 11 33 37 39 Semifinal Said Seýidow
Çary Annakow (Caretaker)
Tofik Şükürow
2020 1st 4 28 11 8 9 33 27 41 Runners Up Tofik Şükürow
2021 1st 4 14 5 6 3 22 18 21 Begenç Akmämmedow 6 Tofik Şükürow

Continental history

As of match played 27 June 2022
Competition Pld W D L GF GA
Asian Club Championship 22 9 3 10 39 29
Asian Cup Winners' Cup 8 3 1 4 16 13
AFC Cup 2 1 0 1 2 3
Total 32 13 4 15 57 45
Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
1994–95 Asian Club Championship Preliminary round Ansat Pavlodar 2–0 2nd
Sitora Dushanbe 7–1
Alga Bishkek 1–0
Neftchi Fergana 1–2
1995 Asian Club Championship First round Kant-Oil 6–0 0–2 6–2
Second round Al Ansar 1–1 5–0 6–1
Quarterfinal Saipa 0–1 4th
Al-Arabi 2–2
Al Nassr 0–1
1996–97 Asian Club Championship First round Persepolis 0–0 0–1 0–1
1997–98 Asian Cup Winners' Cup First round Neftchi Fergana 4–0 2–3 6–3
Second round Kairat 2–0 1–3 3–3 (a)
Quarterfinal Al-Shorta 4–0 1–1 5–1
Semifinal Al Nassr 1–2
Third place match Beijing Guoan 1–4
1998–99 Asian Club Championship First round Irtysh Pavlodar 4–1 0–3 4–4
Second round Vakhsh Qurghonteppa 5–0 1–0 6–0
Quarterfinal Al Ain 1–6 4th
Al Hilal 2–4
Esteghlal 1–0
2001–02 Asian Club Championship First round Nasaf Qarshi 0–1 0–3 0–4
2022 AFC Cup Group F Dordoi Bishkek 1–0 2nd
Khujand 1–3

Commonwealth of Independent States Cup

  • 1993: Group stage
  • 1994: Semi-final
  • 1995: Group stage
  • 1994: Group stage
  • 1997: Semi-final
  • 1998: Semi-final
  • 1999: Group stage
  • 2001: Semi-final
**FK Kopetdag** is a prominent soccer team based in Ashgabat, the capital city of Turkmenistan. Established in 1960, the club has a rich history and is named after the Kopet Dag mountain range, which serves as a natural border between Turkmenistan and Iran.

Competing in the Turkmenistan Higher League, FK Kopetdag has earned a reputation for its competitive spirit and dedication to the sport. The team's colors are traditionally green and white, symbolizing the lush landscapes of Turkmenistan. The club's home matches are held at the Kopetdag Stadium, which provides a vibrant atmosphere for fans and players alike.

Over the years, FK Kopetdag has achieved significant success, including multiple league titles and domestic cup victories. The team is known for its strong youth development program, nurturing local talent and contributing to the growth of soccer in the region.

With a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence, FK Kopetdag continues to be a key player in Turkmenistan's soccer landscape, striving for both national and regional success while promoting the sport throughout the country.