In recent years, the clash between "Nasaf" and "Andijan" has been regarded as one of the most anticipated matches in Uzbek football. Alongside that, a complex statistic has captured the attention of fans. Specifically, the fact that as head coach, Maksim Shatskikh has never managed to defeat teams coached by Ruzikul Berdiev draws much curiosity.
Firstly, in 2022, "Pakhtakor" lost 0:1 to "Nasaf", led by Berdiev. Then, matches in 2023 also didn’t go in Shatskikh’s favor: 0:0, 1:2, and 1:1. Each time, points were either dropped, or victory was not achieved.
In 2024, the scenario remained unchanged. The first draw was 0:0. In the next match, "Pakhtakor" again lost: the regular time ended 1:1, and the penalty shootout ended 3:4. In a later game that year, "Nasaf" once more triumphed at home with a 1:0 score.
The most recent occurrence was in 2025 — this time, "Nasaf" defeated Shatskikh’s new team "Andijan" 1:0. Thus, we can conclude that Shatskikh has yet to register a win against Berdiev.
Today, August 7, football fans will witness yet another thrilling showdown: the match between "Nasaf" and "Andijan" is scheduled to start at 20:00. For Shatskikh, it’s not just another match but an opportunity to break the “unlucky streak” against Berdiev.
Consistent failures against Berdiev’s teams have sparked various discussions in the football community. Whether this series will end or continue — time will tell.
The stadium atmosphere, players’ motivation, and tactical decisions by both coaches may make the evening even more intense. Undoubtedly, "Andijan" fans are hoping for a victory from their team today. However, "Nasaf" will also mobilize all its strength to preserve this historical edge.
Regardless of the outcome, this game will be a test for Shatskikh and an opportunity for Berdiev to further solidify his standing.
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