What did Qizilqum’s coach say after the vital win over Navbahor?

The Super League Round 8 match between Qizilqum and Navbahor (3:2) stayed in the fans’ memories not only for its intensity but also for both teams’ willpower and determination. In the end, the home team — Qizilqum — earned a hard-fought and valuable victory.

After the match, Nikola Lazarevic, head coach of the Navoi team, attended the press conference and shared his thoughts about the match, team spirit, and the condition of some players.

“We dedicate this victory to our people — today is a historic day”

“First of all, I want to dedicate this victory to the people of Navoi. They waited for 2 years to see their team play at home. Finally, we returned to our stadium, and I believe we made our fans happy.

This success is for every member of the team, and also for the club’s management and the football federation. They have supported us all the way.

After the heavy 0:4 loss to Nasaf, we had an open talk with the players and prepared seriously for the next match. Thank God, the result came.”

“The match against Navbahor was a full 50-50 battle”

“We knew that Navbahor is a strong team. They control possession well, build attacks with precision, and have skilled players. That’s why we prepared for them carefully.

It was hard to predict how the match would go — it turned out to be a 50-50 fight. Luck was on our side. The most important thing is that our team fought to the very end.”

“Papariga is going through a small dip, but he’s still working hard”

“Papariga started the season very well. He showed great form at Belarusian club Naftan and joined us with high motivation.

It’s natural that players go through ups and downs. Right now, he might be in a slight decline.

But he continues to work hard during training. We’re happy with his effort. We believe in him and are confident he’ll regain top form.”

“Rahmatullaev was excluded from the squad per medical advice”

“Shahzod Rahmatullaev was not in the matchday squad. The reason is a previous match injury.

Doctors recommended giving him rest. Once he recovers, he will gradually return through individual training. He’s an important part of the team, and we’re looking forward to his return.”

In conclusion...

Such an important home win has been a rare moment for Qizilqum in recent years. Lazarevic’s men proved themselves in every aspect. The team showed they play not just for points, but for the fans too.

Persistence, consistency, and belief — all of these were with Qizilqum today. Now the main goal is to maintain this momentum in future matches.

What do you think — can Qizilqum become more than a mid-table team this season and turn into a serious contender?

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