Ivan Boshkovich: "It is painful to lose in front of our fans, I expected more"

After the match between "Sogdiana" and "Navbahor" (2:3) in the 2nd round of the Super League, the home team's head coach Ivan Boshkovich participated in a press conference.

— The game was interesting. Unfortunately, we couldn't achieve victory, we didn't even manage to draw. Losing in front of our fans is painful, we expected more. At the beginning of the game, our actions were not similar, but then we took control of the game until the end of the first half. When the score was equal, we even had the chance to take the lead, but on the contrary, we conceded a goal from our own net. I was expecting a victory in the game. However, we should not have lost concentration throughout the game. Everything is still in our hands.

— Today "Sogdiana" did not look good in a decisive moment. What do you think is the reason for this?
— I agree with your opinion. However, we scored two goals. We need to work on converting situations into goals. Doriyev scored two goals today, others also need to participate in scoring.

— How would you evaluate the goalkeeper's performance today?
— I never complain. In the last round against "Nasaf", those who recovered from injuries came onto the field, but they were not ready. Doriyev, Andreyev, Jorjevich... Mitrovich was sick. As for your question, the team wins, the team loses.

— I think today's game was decided by the substitutes. The players who came on from the bench for "Navbahor" determined the outcome of the match, but we did not observe such a situation in "Sogdiana".
— Yes, if we look at the statistics, the opponent's substitute player scored a goal. However, currently, not everyone is in the same physical condition. We had problems related to key players. For example, Doriyev could not keep up with the pace until the end of the game. This is the beginning of the season, we will work on this.