Photo: Andijan PFC
Neftchi's head coach, Samvel Babayan, participated in the first part of the press conference following the 3-0 victory against Andijon.
- First of all, I apologize to our fans for the defeat. We will definitely analyze this game. In the situation before the goal, our team was showing an orderly game. We were creating good opportunities. Boake had a good opportunity to score. I don't understand what happened. The championship spirit is also noticeable in the opposing team. We can congratulate the regional governor, Hayrulla Hayitbayevich, on forming a good team. A well-formed team of experienced and young people is being built for the future. What is the reason for our defeat?
Of course, we will study this. We must admit that we were defeated in all aspects of the game. "Neftchi" played quite well and demonstrated an orderly game. It took Neftchi five years to build a competitive, strong team. This defeat is doubly heavy for me. Because I raised the players who are writing the history of today's "Neftchi" with my own "mother's milk," they are my students. They are deciding the team's game, that's a fact.
As for our game, our goal is to build a strong and competitive team. We will continue to work and eliminate errors. We know how to get out of this situation. This, of course, takes time. Yes, I don't have 5 years for this, it's a short time. I think we will try to achieve a good result. Once again, I congratulate Neftchi on today's victory.
- Andijan played well in the first round and won with a score of 4:0. However, he lost the next two rounds. Will there be progress in subsequent rounds?
- "It was a good game against Sogdiana. In the first match, there was a football festival. Frankly speaking, we didn't deserve to lose the match against Qizilqum. Two shots and two goals. Let's analyze these processes. The governor of Andijan region and ardent fans deserve to see a good team.
- What can you say about the calendar? After the first game, you played on two consecutive trips...
- We'll analyze it. We have a little time. It's not just about away games, but as our game. We are not showing a game that brings results, a game that corresponds to our philosophy. We couldn't control even half of the game. We controlled some situations until the goal. But after the goal, everything changed. Therefore, we need to think about the quality of our game, not about away matches. We have good players. Unfortunately, so far our plans are not being realized.
- What is the reason for the early replacement of Dragan Cheran and Imeda Ashortia?
- "Something needed to be changed." It was necessary to change the speed, the aggressiveness. Because our game wasn't going well, we had to substitute something to change. Aziz Turg'unboyev has just recovered from his injury. Humoyunmirzo Iminov performed well at the training camp. We gave them a chance and tried to change something on the field. Something might have changed, the ball went far from our goal, but there was no result in the attack. Making results and scoring goals didn't work out.
- Information about Oston Urunov's transfer to "Andijan" is appearing on the Internet. How true is this?
- Of course, this issue is still virtual. However, once such an opportunity arises, Oston will join Andijan. He wants to help us, the team. He wants to play for Andijan and prepare well for the World Cup.
- On March 15, "Neftchi" and "Pakhtakor" will play in the Super Cup. You have worked at both clubs. How do you assess the capabilities of teams?
- No, I didn't work at "Neftchi."
- You helped him during the time of Yuri Sarkisyan...
- You are mistaken. I haven't worked in Fergana at all. Of course, it will be a good game. Two strong teams from Uzbekistan will compete. Let the strongest be the victor. Pakhtakor is not a stranger to me. Pakhtakor has DNA. But now I have more players at Neftchi. We are fans of a beautiful game.
- How much do you think Islam Ismailov's influence on Neftchi's victories is?
- Frankly speaking, in the victories of "Neftchi" lies the merit of Khairulla Khaitbayevich. I think it doesn't matter who will be the coach here. Most importantly, experienced players have gathered. It took six years to form the team, and today it is bearing fruit. He's playing a quality game today. The team's aura, the acquisition of good performers, the education of young people - all of this lays the foundation for the team's future.
- Which three clubs do you think are contenders for the championship?
- I don't like to make predictions. Everything is still ahead. I can only talk about my team. At the invitation of the regional governor, I am working in Andijan. The regional leadership wants the club to be at the top of the tournament table. The goal remains unchanged. Players, coaches, we feel this. We strive to make "Andijan" one of the leaders of Uzbek football. "Andijan" has everything: enthusiasm, infrastructure, and all the necessary conditions. It only takes a little time. Our main goal is to do everything in our power to make "Andijan" one of the leaders of Uzbek football," the press service of "Andijan" quoted Babayan as saying.
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