Stay up to date with the latest news
Subscribe to our telegram channel
Bunyodkor knew they had to claim a third win of the campaign to overhaul Pohang's two-point advantage and Gafurov's 48th minute goal at Jar Stadium was enough to end the hopes of the three-time Asian club champions.
And after securing a second-place finish behind Australia's Adelaide United in Group E, Bunyodkor will face 2010 AFC Champions League winners Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in the one-off Round of 16 on May 29 after the K-League side won Group G with an unbeaten record.