Mirjalal Kasimov: "We will draw the necessary conclusions from this defeat"

OKMK head coach Mirjalol Qosimov shared his thoughts after the painful defeat against Bunyodkor in the next round of the Super League and discussed the reasons for the failure in the game.

— This was a very important victory for Bunyodkor. But, frankly, we did not deserve to lose today's match. In the first half, our team did not play in its own way. At the same time, Bunyodkor acted in an orderly and disciplined manner and achieved a well-deserved victory. In the second half, despite taking the lead, we did not achieve the expected result.

— Why do you struggle against disciplined teams?
— Our defense is especially exposed when we attack. Although we create good chances, our attacks lack precision. In addition, the opponent's defense was very solid and disciplined. Today's weather conditions also affected our game, as it was very hot and humid on the field.

— Will there be a substitute goalkeeper?
— Competition is important in modern football. However, we do not have a clear plan for this issue yet, and we have not even considered any candidates.

— What changed in today's game after the previous two beautiful victories?
— It is true that it is difficult to answer this question with certainty. After the important victory against Nasaf, our players may have felt a certain sense of relaxation. But I can't get into the hearts of the players, so it's hard to say for sure.

— What can you say about the changes in the second half?
— We had shown good results in the games we played with three defenders before. However, in today's game, we decided to change the tactical scheme due to the situation.

— What did today's game show you in particular and what changes can be made in the next game?
— Today's game was a big lesson for us. Only by drawing the right conclusions from this can we make certain changes and rotations in the lineup in the next games.

— You talked about the players' condition after the game against Nasaf, could you tell us more about it?
— After that important victory, the team had a short break, but we had to start preparing for the next match quickly. Our main task is to draw the right decisions and conclusions from today's game and prepare adequately for the next matches, - concluded Mirjalol Kasimov.

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