The Andijan vs. Sogdiana match, part of the first round of the Uzbekistan Super League, ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for the hosts. At the post-match press conference, the head coach of the Jizzakh team, Ivan Boshkovich, spoke about the match, the state of the team, the adaptation of new players, and the development of Uzbek football. In his words, there was a clear sense of disappointment from defeat, an unbiased assessment of the situation, and respect for the opponent.
Speaking about the game, the head coach openly stated that he did not want to make any further comments. He emphasized that the score on the scoreboard, 0:4, fully captures the scene of the match. The coach acknowledged that "Andijan" played more meaningful, beautiful, and effective football today compared to "Sogdiana." The Jizzakh team also played on the field, fought, tried to change something, but this time their plans didn't work. In short, he accepted the defeat without excuses and did not hide the fact that the opponent played the upper hand.
Responding to a question about how well new players have integrated into the team, Boshkovich emphasized that this process is not unique to Sogdiana. He believes that new players are present in almost every team, and adaptation is underway in all clubs. The Jizzakh team also has new players, and work is underway with them. However, in today's match, it was clear that Sogdiana's new players haven't fully integrated into the team yet. At the same time, Boshkovich noted that the "Andijan" players have significantly advanced in this regard, they seem much better in terms of mutual understanding and action. This opinion can also be considered one of the reasons for the defeat.
At the press conference, the coach was also asked about 15 years since his arrival in Uzbekistan and how much local football has changed during this period. Boshkovich answered this question quite warmly and respectfully. He emphasized that Uzbek football is growing and improving year by year. He emphasized that he has been delighting fans on the international stage, from junior to senior national teams. According to Boshkovich, Uzbek football can rightfully be proud of these results. He also noted that the League is doing significant work for the development of football. These words are noteworthy as an objective and positive assessment of local football by an experienced specialist.
When asked about the atmosphere at the "Bobur Arena," Boshkovich gave a very brief but meaningful comment. He rated the atmosphere at the stadium as excellent. According to the coach, the atmosphere on this field has always been good, and the "Andijan" fans have always been distinguished by excellent support. This recognition will undoubtedly be particularly pleasing to the hosts' fans. Because such a warm assessment from the opposing coach also indicates how strong the influence of the stands was.
In short, Ivan Boshkovich openly admitted this major defeat, acknowledged the opponent's superiority, and didn't hide that his team still had aspects to work on. At the same time, he emphasized that new players need time to adapt, and Uzbek football is generally developing on the right track. From these thoughts, it is clear that Sogdiana will try to learn from this defeat and play in a completely different form in the upcoming matches.
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