00:04 / 28.06.2025

Ruzikul Berdiev: “Victory slipped away, we know the reason ourselves”

After the Super League’s 14th round match “Nasaf” — “Pakhtakor” (2:2), the home team’s coach Ruzikul Berdiev shared his detailed thoughts on the game. According to the coach, the team deserved to win, but mistakes in the final minutes changed the result.

— “We played better than the opponent. When the score was 2:0, we had full control of the game. But in the end, we conceded two goals and lost two points. In such situations, psychological readiness of every player is important. After the first conceded goal, there were sharp changes in the game,” said the coach.

Why isn’t Cholovich playing the whole game?

Berdiev also commented on the team’s legionnaire Cholovich. According to him, the player is physically ready, but the hot weather and fatigue affect his concentration.

— “Cholovich is a player with good potential. But after the cold European climate, it’s not easy for him here. When concentration drops, so does the tempo. That’s why recently we have to use him as a substitute,” said the specialist.

Touched by hand — did the referee not see?

The coach also commented on the controversial situation after the second goal.

— “Gholib Ghaybullaev said that in that episode the ball touched the hand of the opponent’s player. But on the replay, this was not visible. Maybe on another camera angle it would have been clearer,” noted Berdiev.

Did the team try to “hold” the game?

— “Even after the 2:0 score, the team controlled the ball. There were enough chances, but after the first goal, we stopped a bit. Not every team always plays honestly, you have to understand this,” the coach added with regret.

He also announced he is about to part ways with Hebay. He heard that offers have been coming for Akmal Mozgovoy.

What did Berdiev say about statistics?

The coach stressed that he does not attach much importance to statistics:

— “Before the game, I was told we haven’t lost to ‘Pakhtakor’ in 9 matches. But for me, the fight on the field is more important. Not statistics, but the game and character are decisive,” he said.

Conclusion: “Nasaf” played well, but the victory was lost

According to the coach, this match is now in the past, and the team must now prepare seriously for the next game against “Dinamo”. “In football, every match is a lesson. We will draw the necessary conclusions from this too,” Berdiev said.