Asror Aliqulov: "We expected gaps to appear in the opponent after 65-70 minutes"

After the match "Sho‘rtan" — "Mash’al" (0:1) in the 6th round of the Super League, the head coach of Muborak, Asror Aliqulov, participated in a press conference.

About the game
— First of all, this was a match in the 6th round of the Super League, and secondly, it was a derby. We have known "Sho‘rtan" for a long time; this team loves to press, and we were prepared for that. We expected gaps to appear in the opponent after 65-70 minutes, which is why we placed some of our players on the bench. At the end of the game, after the first goal, we could have scored a second one if we had played even smarter.

— Doston To‘xtaboyev has not been seen lately.
— He was trying hard at the beginning of the season to win the competition. However, we have suffered significant defeats in recent games. We support him. Currently, we are trusting Umid Hamroyev; both are our players. We will put the one who is ready on the field.

— Do you think the changes made regarding the bench were justified?
— Yes, knowing that the opponent plays pressing after 65-70 minutes, we kept faster and more agile players on the bench.

— In your career, you have mainly faced "Sho‘rtan" and "Mash’al." However, you have defeated "Sho‘rtan" the most. Does this mean you know the opponent well, or is "Mash’al" stronger?
— Especially, the opponent's midfield line played well. They have good ball handling and technical aspects.