The match, which took place at the "Markaziy" stadium in Karshi during the second round of the Elite Asian Champions League, was as intense and dramatic as football fans expected. The fierce match between "Nasaf" and the famous Saudi Arabian club "Al-Hilal" ended with a score of 3:2 in favor of the Saudis.
Following the match, the visitors' head coach, Simone Indzagi, and the team's forward, Marcos Leonardo, attended a press conference and answered journalists' questions. They expressed their opinions not only about the game, but also about the opponent.
Simone Indzagi began her speech with gratitude:
"Thank you all." The game proceeded at a very high pace. In the end, we snatched victory. "Nasaf" also showed a very strong performance and managed to score twice. "I want to especially note that my football players are in good form," he said.
He was asked which European team he could compare "Nasaf" to. Although the coach did not give a specific name, he acknowledged that the resistance was formed and played systematically:
- I liked the team's performance both in the first match in Jeddah and today's match. "Nasaf could become a serious headache for all opponents in the next rounds," Indzagi said.
He also touched upon the state of the field and unsuccessful situations:
- We had a lot of opportunities, but we did not take advantage of all of them. At the same time, the opponent's goals came not by chance, but through hard work. We will analyze all the problems.
The coach named the goalkeeper as the most impressive player for Nasaf:
"He played very confidently today, accurately saving goals in several situations," said Indzagi.
Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo commented on the team's performance and the secret of victory:
- Good evening everyone. We created a lot of chances and ultimately managed to score an important goal. "My teammates showed all their potential and tried to take full control of the game," he said.
After the match, different emotions arose for the fans of both teams. Despite the defeat, Nasaf proved its strength. Al-Hilal, as coach Indzagi and striker Leonardo said, earned crucial three points thanks to their striving for victory and fighting spirit until the final minutes.
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