“I congratulate the Andijon team on reaching the semi-finals and wish them luck in the Cup
In the match between "Sogdiyona" and "Andijan", which took place on the ground, the score was 1:2, and according to it, the Jizzakh team ended the Cup in the quarter-finals, losing at home.
After the competition, the coach of the hosts Ulugbek Baqoyev answered questions at the press conference.
What can you say about the competition?
I think the game was very good. Both the first half and the second half were as expected. No significant problems were observed. The quality of the game was good, there were a lot of attacks — both positional attacks and counterattacks. Both "Andijan" and us had opportunities to score goals.
Overall, I enjoyed the whole game. The boys did well. I would like to thank them for their dedication and quality of play throughout the game. It must have been an interesting debate for the audience.
The match could have ended 2:1 or 2:2, but offside was recorded. I congratulate the "Andijan" team on reaching the semi-finals and wish them luck in the Cup.
- Did today's game go according to your plans? What exactly did the team lack to win?
In general, yes. Everything went as planned. Everything was fine. It became easier for them to play only after "Andijan" scored the first goal. If we had scored first, maybe it would have been easier for us.
In the first half, when the score was 0:0, we had chances to score. There were opportunities in the second half even when the score was 0:1. So, we have done most of the things we planned. But it was bad that we conceded two goals.
- Brother Ulugbek, before that both teams tried their best in the championship. What do you think was the difference between that game and today's match?
Of course, this has a big impact. First, there is the issue of the road. Second, the area coverage is different. The field here is softer, and the field where we train is harder.
In addition, you will feel a completely different atmosphere when playing in Jizzah. The environment, the road, and other factors also have an effect. It all comes together. Therefore, it was better to start the games in Jizzakh as soon as possible.
— We saw in the first half that the opposing defenders almost did not give a chance to create a Doriyev situation. Didn't you think about making a tactical change in this regard in the second half?
Why did we need to change? His game turned out well, only the players of "Andijan" did not leave him alone in different situations. They always secured him, surrounded him in groups of two or three. Doriyev is a high level player. That's why opponents treat him with dignity and respect.
- I want to add to the question. In previous games, we have seen Doriyev move from the right wing to the left wing and, depending on the situation, to the central attack. If one wing has fewer opportunities or is unlucky, he changes his position. Today, he mostly worked on the left wing. Did you have any plans to move him to another wing or play him as a central striker?
It doesn't matter. He can play on the left, right and forward. Players can change their positions depending on the situation and the episode of the game. That's what happened today, and their position will change in the next matches as well. Attacking players make their own decisions based on the situation.
- Which team do you think will win the Cup this year?
Are you asking for my guess? It's hard to say. I have my own opinions, but I don't want to offend anyone. Thank you!
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