The Andijan vs. Sogdiana match, part of the first round of the Uzbekistan Super League, ended with a convincing 4-0 victory for the hosts. At the post-match press conference, Andijan head coach Samvel Babayan participated and spoke in detail about the details of the match, the current state of the team, the adaptation of the foreign players, and future plans. From his words, it became clear that despite the large score, the coach doesn't yet consider this victory the team's highest point.
Samvel Babayan first of all congratulated all Andijan residents on the new season and their first victory. He noted that although a large score was displayed on the scoreboard, achieving this victory was not easy at all. According to the coach, the team won on the field not by itself, but through serious work and difficult struggle. Because today's "Andijan" squad has been almost completely renewed, and the team is operating in a 99 percent new look. Therefore, it's natural that it's not easy for all players to fully integrate into the game at once.
Babayan also respectfully commented on the opponent. According to him, "Sogdiana" demonstrated exactly the game the team was waiting for. The Andijan team studied the opponent in advance, predicted how he would play, and prepared accordingly. The coach said that in today's match, his team showed approximately 60 percent of their capabilities. This, in his opinion, means that there is still much work to be done. Babayan didn't hide the hope that the team would become more cohesive and impressive, strengthening from game to game.
At the same time, the coach spoke about the overall advantage in the game. He noted that in today's match, about 70% of the initiative was on the side of "Andijan." The team was organized and meaningful in both defense and attack. This opinion is, of course, confirmed by the calculation. Because scoring four unanswered goals is a very serious result, especially for a newly formed team. According to Babayan's assessment, the first step was very important, and most importantly, this first trial ended positively.
The coach also spoke about the atmosphere at the "Bobur Arena." He described the atmosphere in the stadium as a completely different topic. Babayan believes that any footballer wants to play in front of such overflowing, vibrant, and supportive stands. He expressed special gratitude to the fans for keeping the team motivated until the end of the match. This indicates that the stands also played a role in Andijan's victory today.
Samvel Babayan also expressed a clear position on the team's approach. According to him, "Andijan" does not divide games into home and away. Serious preparation is made for each meeting. The coach did not hide the main goal of his arrival at the club: to make a small contribution to the history of "Andijan," to please the leadership of the region and, most importantly, the fans. He also emphasized that they try to turn every game into a celebration for fans. These words show that the coach pays great attention not only to the result, but also to the content and environment.
At the press conference, a question was also raised about the adaptation of the legionnaires. Babayan openly stated that there is high demand for foreign players in this regard. In his opinion, the foreign players should show not only high-quality, but also beautiful and effective play. Because they bear a great responsibility. The coach emphasized that the selection work was carried out not hastily, but thoughtfully. In particular, before inviting foreign players, not only their football skills but also their human qualities were thoroughly studied.
According to Babayan, the foreign players played well today. However, he does not consider it correct to divide the players on the field into local and foreign players. In his opinion, "Andijan" is one team. Here, everyone strives towards a common goal, and the main task is to demonstrate one's potential in every debate. This perspective clearly demonstrates how much emphasis the coach places on team unity.
It was also explained that one of the issues that attracted the attention of fans is the absence of Aziz Turgunbayev in the match record. According to Samvel Babayan, the player joined the team with an injury and is currently undergoing treatment. The coach said his condition is improving, and he might be ready for the next match. This could be good news for Andijan fans.
In short, Samvel Babayan's remarks at the press conference indicate that although "Andijan" has started the season confidently and brightly, the team still doesn't consider itself fully developed. A big victory is a good start, but in the coach's eyes, it's only the beginning. In the future, one can see an even stronger, more organized, and stronger "Andijan." For fans, this is certainly one of the most pleasant news.
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