In the second round of the second season of the Asian Champions League, the Andijan club will play against one of the strongest teams in Qatar - Al Ahli. On the eve of the match, Andijan's head coach Maxim Shatskikh and the team's forward Damir Temirov participated in a press conference and shared their thoughts.
Shatskikh: "The opponent is strong, but he also has shortcomings"
"Good evening everyone. We gathered enough information about the opponent, studied their playing style. Al Ahli has players of world caliber, which is why their game is fast and aggressive. However, every team has its shortcomings. We won't openly talk about them, but we will try to use them on the field," the coach said.
Shatskikh also noted that the team was well-prepared after a difficult championship game in a short time. In his opinion, the main goal of tomorrow's match is to offer the opponent a fight and inspire the fans.
"We will enter the field only for victory"
The coach didn't forget the Andijan fans either:
"What can be expected from us? We will play only for victory. Of course, it won't be easy. I hope our fans will give us strength for 90 minutes. We will try to make the most of every opportunity. "Thus, we are striving to achieve a positive result," Shatskikh said.
Damir Temirov's thoughts
The team's forward, Damir Temirov, also spoke at the conference, emphasizing that he and his teammates will give their all on the field. He stated that Al Ahli's defense has certain weaknesses, requiring high attention and efficiency from the players to avoid missing them.
"We understand that a responsible game lies ahead. We will defend not only the honor of Andijan, but also the honor of the Motherland. God willing, we will try to make the fans happy," Temirov said.
Expected collision
"Andijan's" next match in the continental competition is a great test not only for the team, but also for all Uzbek football. Because the match against prestigious clubs like "Al Ahli" is important not only in terms of results but also in terms of experience.
The fans are eagerly awaiting how well the "Andijan" players will perform and how they will strive towards their goals.
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