Keep your head up, "Andijan"! You are proud of your fans and your fans are proud of you!
The valley derby in Namangan once again lived up to its name. As expected, the principle confrontation between "Navbahor" and "Andijan" took place with a high temperature, a tense fight and a great atmosphere in the stands. However, not only the football on the field, but also the attitude in the stands deserved special attention in this match. Special attention should be paid to Andijan fans.
They did not go to Namangan just to support their team. Observing discipline throughout the game, they encouraged "Andijan" forward with their own activity and creativity. The most important thing is to respect the name of the rival team — "Navbahor! Navbahor!' they cheered. This — a beautiful view of football culture. Unfortunately, there was no similar response from the hosts' tribune to such a sincere recognition.
A real derby took place on the field. Both "Navbahor" and "Andijan" fought for victory. "Eagles" did not give up easily to their opponent. Goalkeeper Artyom Potapov showed skill several times and saved his team from goals. In the first half, Martin Boake had a chance to open the scoring, but his shot went a bit wide.
In the second half, Norchayev's shot ricocheted into the net and became the only goal of the match. After that, "Andijan" went forward with great force to equalize the score. Po‘latxo‘ja Xoldorxonov lost the ball a little late in a favorable situation. Later, Bekzod Sulaymonov's shot went wide. In this situation Andijan fans were almost ready to celebrate the goal.
At the end of the game, another controversial episode occurred: Sulaymonov, who tried to send the ball from the wing to the goal, was pulled away by the opponent's defender. However, referee Jasur Muxtorov did not award a penalty. In general, some of the referee's decisions during the match caused objections from the people of Andijan. "Navbahor" players fell down after light collisions and several times caused penalty kicks to be awarded to "Andijan" goal. Such an approach of the referee in a derby full of fights and physical contacts did not fail to raise questions. It is natural that the penalty episode at the end will cause controversy.
Of course, the victory of "Navbahor" was noted on the scoreboard. But "Andijan" did not play a game worthy of this defeat. The team created chances, fought until the end and came close to equalizing the score. Sometimes in football, the result does not fully correspond to the actions and opportunities on the field. It happened this time as well.
However, during the trip to Namangan, it became clear that "Andijan" has another big support. This — his fans. They cheered and followed the team properly even after the defeat. This support in Namangan once again reminded of an important fact: the team is proud of its fans, and the fans are proud of their team.
The host team got three points in the valley derby. But Andijan fans received special recognition for their loyalty, activity and respect for the opponent. Their relationship in Namangan — was not just support, but an example of football culture.
We hope that this defeat will not be a disappointment for "Andijan", but will give additional strength and confidence for the next matches. Because the team did not give up in the valley derby. Now the most important thing — turning that prowess on the field into a result. And great fans are always ready for it.
"Navbahor" - "Andijan" - 1:0 (0:0).
October 31. Namangan. "Central" stadium. 23,150 viewers.
Judges: Jasur Muxtorov, Islam Azimov, Sherzod Azamov.
Reserve referee: Salohiddin Akramov.
HAVE: Rustam Choriyev.
AVAR: Adham Rihsiboyev.
Supervisor: Babur Haydarov.
Commissioner: Diyar Hotamkulov.
"Navbahor": O'tkir Yusupov, Islam Mamatqazin, Giorgi Gjerenia, Muhammadkadir Hamraliyev, Vanya Ilich (Muhammadali G‘iyosov, 60), Asad Rahimjonov (Dilshad Komilov, 84), Umar Adhamzoda (Saidazamat Mirsaidov, 84), Diyor Xolmatov, Jasur Jaloliddinov, Ruslan Jiyanov (Muhammadali Usmonov, 77), Husayn Norchayev (Joel Kojo, 84).
"Andijan": Artyom Potapov, Odil Abdulmajidov, Nemanya Chalasan, Usmonali Ismonaliyev, Aziz Togunbayev, Muhammadali Toirov (Hamidullo Karimov, 77), Damir Temirov (Shohmalik Komilov, 85), Humoyunmirzo Iminov (Aleksandr Andronikashvili, 64), Doniyor Abdumannopov (Rustam Turdimurodov, 46), Po‘latxo‘ja Xoldorxonov (Bekzod Sulaymonov, 64), Martin Boake.
Goal: Husayn Norchayev, 58 – 1:0.
Warnings: Saidazamat Mirsaidov, 90+1 – Odil Abdulmajidov, 20. Muhammadkarim Toirov, 69. Martin Boake, 84.
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