The Valley derby has always been full of its own tension and passion. The next match between Andijan and Navbahor (0:1) was no exception to this tradition. After the match, the guest coach Timur Kapadze spoke to the media and shared his warm impressions of the game and important news. Zamin.uz presents the highlights of this exciting press conference.
Victory and respect for the fans
At the beginning of the interview, Timur Kapadze sincerely congratulated the entire team and Navbahor fans on their triumphant march. The coach emphasized that the derby status was also reflected in the level of play.
“Thank God, we achieved an important victory. I would like to express my special gratitude to the fans who came to the stadium and supported both teams with all their might. Today was a real football celebration. I am pleased with the performance of my players, they gave their all on the field,” said Kapadze.
On the condition of the injured Zabihillo Urinbayev
The health of the experienced striker, who was injured during the match, caused concern among many. The coach clarified the situation in this regard:
- Medical report: The player has two broken ribs.
- Recovery time: It will take some time to return to the lineup.
- Attitude: Kapadze emphasized that this is part of football and there is no need to panic, Urinbayev and other injured players will return to the lineup soon.
"Hunting" in the transfer market: Is Rustam Ashurmatov in the plans?
The coach answered the question about the interest in Uzbek legionnaires playing in Iran openly. According to him, "Navbahor" is also actively working to add strong players to its ranks.
- "We are also negotiating with every skilled player. Strong performers can strengthen any club. The final decision depends on the choice of the players," he added.
The value of the derby and the "6-point" game
The coach valued this victory more than simple points in the table. In his opinion, it was always difficult to win away in Andijan.
"This is a principled derby. When I played for "Neftchi" before, I felt the same heated atmosphere in the matches against "Navbahor" and "Andijan". Today, the same high level was felt at "Bobur Arena". We waited for our chance and finally managed to put an end to it.”
According to the coach, in derbies, defense usually comes to the fore, so it is natural that there are few goals. However, Navbahor made good use of the set pieces and presented its fans with unforgettable moments.
Dear football fans, what do you think are Navbahor’s chances of winning the championship this year? How will the absence of Zabihillo Urinbayev affect the team’s game?
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