Interview

“Character decides a lot in football

Islom To‘xtaxo‘jayevPlayer page →Oct 21, 2026 · 4 questions · 2 min read

Interview with an experienced defender

As expected, the match between "Sogdiyona" and "Andijan" was interesting and intense. The teams played at a high level even as it was a match with a ticket to the semi-finals.

"Andijan" was able to effectively use its opportunities and in the end won an important victory and went to the semi-finals.

Islom To‘xtaxo‘jayev, who actively held the meeting, answered some questions about this game.

Question

"Andijan" won a very important game in Zamin. What are your thoughts on this?

Islom To‘xtaxo‘jayev

It was an interesting match within the cup. The team of "Sogdiyona" also performed well. Our team was in a difficult situation. Because it was difficult from the mental side due to consecutive defeats. But the players gave their lives and played with burning eyes. We haven't played with burning eyes for a long time. Thank God, our players have regained their self-confidence. The game was also very interesting, the fans liked it.

Question

— The first goal was an own goal. In that situation, you actively moved inside the penalty area and contributed to the scoring of the goal. What do you think about that situation?

Islom To‘xtaxo‘jayev

First of all, it is necessary to acknowledge the Humoyunmirzo Iminov transmission. The opponent player did not look at the ball, thinking that he would catch me. As a result, the ball hit him and entered the goal. This is the case in football. We were lucky. The pass of the Iminov can be praised.

Question

— After 0:2, at the end of the game, the temperature "boils" even more. After the hosts scored one goal, the fans were worried that the same scenario as in Bukhara would be repeated. What did you think at the end of the meeting?

Islom To‘xtaxo‘jayev

This is football. When the opposing team was losing, he threw his last strength forward. We conceded a goal from nowhere inside the penalty area. When we were winning 2-0 in Bukhara, we relaxed a little at the end. This time we played better with five defenders behind. In the end, there were struggles, we were lucky.

Question

"Andijan" will play "Lokomotiv" in the semi-finals. It will be very important for you. Because you worked in "Lokomotiv" before. Did you expect to face your former club in the semi-finals?

Islom To‘xtaxo‘jayev

Both "Neftchi" and "Lokomotiv" are my former teams. I have many friends in Lokomotiv. I can say that I expected it. Anyway, there are many players with the character of a champion. Character decides a lot in football. The match against them will be difficult and interesting. Until then, we will have injured players return to the team and we will have a full team. It will be a very interesting game.

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