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Islam Ahmedov: "One of our mistakes cost us dearly"
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“One mistake cost us dearly

IAIslam AhmedovOct 16, 2026 · 3 questions · 2 min read
Post-match press conference

After the match "Andijan" - "Kyzilqum", the head coach of our team, Islam Ahmedov, shared his thoughts at the press conference.

IAIslam Ahmedov

First of all, we apologize to our fans. It was a very painful defeat. Frankly, since we received this team, the players have been working on the field not only for the result, but to show results by showing beautiful football. Some technical errors cost us. We made one mistake today, we created this situation for the opponent by thinking that we would go out with a pass, which cost us dearly. We also created many opportunities. The opponent played to keep the result. We couldn't take advantage of our situations.

Question

Couldn't the tactics have been changed by subbing Martin Boake for an equalizer or a win?

IAIslam Ahmedov

We clearly had two strikers on the pitch. These are Rustam Turdimurodov and Martin Boake. After the opponent played densely, there were no aerial passes due to the tall defenders. That's why we dropped Dragan Cheran. Because he had creative passes. We kept it because the Turdimurodov has better control of more low balls when played on the ground.

Even the players who came from the reserve could not improve the game...

Let's take a look at the game. It is wrong to blame someone. The coach is responsible for the result. Maybe we didn't explain enough to the players what we wanted. We review and analyze and work on errors.

Question

"Andijan" fans are the leaders in Uzbekistan and the best in terms of support. A team with such fans deserves to win. But after a series of defeats, the coaching staff did not consider the issue of resignation?

IAIslam Ahmedov

Management will decide this. If this helps the team, then I will write the application if it is the basis for victories. I am a child of Andijan, I grew up here, I ate bread and salt. For the victory of our team, we worked together with the coaching staff without a single day of rest. If my resignation will benefit the team, I am ready to write an application now.

Question

Wounded legionnaires are returning home for treatment. We also have medically qualified doctors. Can't they stay here and be treated?

IAIslam Ahmedov

Mostly our Georgian players were injured. There is a specialist in his country. They are asking permission to come and see him to calm his mind. We are giving permission in consultation with the management.

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