In the 26th round match of the Super League held in Guzar, "Neftchi" defeated "Shurtan" 2:0 as guests. With this victory, the Fergana team earned three important points on the road to the championship. After the match, "Neftchi" head coach Vitaliy Levchenko shared his thoughts as usual.
— Your thoughts on the game
— We knew in advance that the opponent’s motivation in this match would be very high. "Shurtan" is fighting for every point to stay in the Super League. That's why they played very hard. We, meanwhile, are striving for the championship, and every match is decisive for us. The guys played with dedication, and the victory became a step toward our ultimate goal.
— How did Joel Kojo's injury affect the team
— This is certainly a big loss for the team. In any case, a footballer must be healthy. Now Kojo will get an MRI on his leg, and then we will wait for the doctors’ diagnosis. I wish him a speedy recovery. At this stage, we feel the participation of every footballer.
— "Shurtan" has long been an uncomfortable opponent, hasn't it
— Yes, we highly respect "Shurtan." They resisted seriously. I think the Fergana boys demonstrated their attacking potential today. Respecting every opponent is our main rule. There are no weak teams in the Super League; all are competitive.
— Did the substitutes affect the game
— For me, there is no such thing as bench or starting lineup. We are one team. Every player must be ready to come on the field at any moment and contribute to the victory. They proved that today as well.
According to Levchenko, every footballer in "Neftchi" is fulfilling his responsibilities with integrity, and this is uniting the team on the path to the championship. He added that the upcoming matches for the team are of equal importance to a final.
With today's victory, the Fergana team raised their points total to 57 and took the lead in the tournament table. Thus, "Neftchi" is entering the Super League final stage in a high mood.
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