Ulugbek Bakaev: "A draw would have been a fair result, but football is not played for just 90 minutes"

After the match between OKMK and Bukhara (2:1) in the first match of the Super League-2025, the head coach of the Bukharas, Ulugbek Bakaev, took part in the post-match press conference.

"I congratulate all football fans on the start of the Super League and wish everyone luck. Today we played against a strong team. OKMK has been managed by Mirjalal Koshakovic for a long time. We have prepared well for the match. In general, it was a good game. The team played a decent game. There are no objections to the enthusiasm and fighting spirit. It seems that our players who entered the field from the reserve could not join the game. We played at the end of the game. the goal we scored was very painful.

- "Bukhara" team showed a competitive and good game today. How fair do you think the result of today's match was? Did "Bukhara" deserve to lose today?

- In my opinion, OKMK did not play a game worthy of victory. A draw would have been a fair result, but football is not only played for 90 minutes, the game continues in added minutes. My team did not play badly, we could have scored and conceded. We deserved a draw, but we forgot the last 3-4 minutes and that's why we lost. I have no objection to my players. The first round match is always difficult, so we need to start the championship calendar.

- How do you rate the game of Asilbek Qayumov, who came from the reserve in the second half? Kayumov lost the ball in almost every situation...

- I told you about it just now, but without mentioning the player's name. You yourself feel it. He lost the ball in all situations where he received the ball. I don't know what caused it, but maybe he couldn't start the game or he didn't warm up enough before entering the field. It is difficult to say anything about it. He didn't have a good game and he needs to think about solving this problem. I agree with your opinion.

- Your team conceded a quick goal. What do you think, how much did the missed quick goal change your team's game plan?

- I think my team is ready for the Super League. Our mental and physical condition is quite good. I would say that our composition is above average. After conceding a goal, we quickly equalized the score. It is difficult to say something. I think the game was headed for a draw. Of course, in my opinion, there was a foul in that situation. Each team has its own opinion, of course. OKMC says there is no foul in this situation, but we say otherwise. The bodies that evaluate the work of referees will consider this situation and make a final decision.

- What are the goals of "Bukhara" for the current season? How satisfied are you with the assembled composition?

- We managed to gather a very good team. We collected "four" pieces of composition. OKMK was also a serious competitor. They fight for medals every season. I think the championship will be very interesting and full of fights. I can assume that there will be a lot of last-minute goals and such games. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”