The Bukhara vs. Qo'qon-1912 match, part of the first round of the Uzbekistan Super League, ended in a crucial 1-0 victory for the hosts. The Bukhara team's head coach, Aleksandr Khomyakov, attended the post-match press conference and shared his thoughts on the details of the match, team preparation, and the squad.
The coach first congratulated everyone on the start of the new season and emphasized that it was very important for the team to start the first game with a victory. According to him, the fact that "Bukhara" played on their home field and received good support from the fans gave the players additional mental strength. Khomyakov specifically noted that in the first half he was on the side of the initiative team, "Bukhara" controlled the game at that time, and as a result, scored a goal.
At the same time, the coach did not hide the fact that the situation changed in the second half. He emphasized that after the break, the advantage shifted to "Qo'qon-1912" and at this point, the hosts' game wasn't as smooth as before. Khomyakov explained this situation by natural processes characteristic of the first type. He mentioned that such declines and changes in game rhythm occur in the first games of the new season. In such a situation, the team tried to maintain the score, and the main goal was to win the first match.
The head coach also expressed special gratitude to the players. In his opinion, the team members put in all their effort on the field, each fully devoted themselves to the game. This indicates a fighting spirit in the team at the beginning of the season. Now, the main focus will be on preparing for the upcoming meetings.
At the press conference, Khomyakov was also asked about the formation of the squad before the new season. To this question, he recalled that the winter break in the team was quite short. According to him, last season ended in mid-December, playoff matches were also held, and plans for the new season began to be made. That is, breeding work practically did not stop for a single day. The coach stated that this process was effective, and as a result, the team was able to assemble the squad they envisioned. At the same time, he gave fans another encouraging gesture, emphasizing that "our beautiful games are still ahead."
Answering a question about giving opportunities to young players and keeping some foreign players on the bench, Aleksandr Khomyakov openly stated that there is no distinction between local and foreign players in the team. According to him, the squad will be selected only based on training preparation. Whoever is in good form will play in the starting lineup. This approach increases the competitive environment and forces each player to work on themselves.
At the same time, the coach acknowledged that some players from European countries are still in the process of adaptation. In his opinion, this is absolutely natural. It will take time to adapt to a new environment, a new championship, a new pace, and new requirements. Therefore, based on the current level of preparation, the coaching staff decided to use this particular lineup in this particular match. Khomyakov added that there are many games ahead, meaning every player will have an opportunity to express themselves.
In short, from Aleksandr Khomyakov's thoughts, it is clear that "Bukhara" is starting the new season not only with a result, but also with a clear plan and a well-thought-out approach. The victory in the first round instilled confidence in the team, and the coach emphasized that points are the most important at the moment, and meaningful and beautiful football is still ahead. This is a good signal for Bukhara fans: the team has just started, and its best games may still be ahead.
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