The Latest: 500 fans watch as soccer resumes in Turkmenistan
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April 19, 2020
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Soccer has resumed in Turkmenistan with spectators as the Central Asian nation lifted a suspension of its national league.
Around 500 people attended Sunday's game between Altyn Asyr and Kopetdag in a 20,000-capacity stadium in the capital, Ashgabat. It was the first fixture played in the Yokary Liga since March 20.
The crowd size was broadly in line with typical domestic league games in Turkmenistan and, as usual, attendance was free. The game ended 1-1.
The eight-team league was suspended on March 24 amid t...
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