The match between "Qizilqum" and "Navbahor" (3:2) in the 8th round of the Super League was remembered by fans not only for the intensity of the contest but also for the teams' ability to come back and their desire on the field. At the end of the match, the local team, "Qizilqum," achieved a difficult but very important victory.
After the match, the head coach of the Navoiy team, Nikola Lazarevich, participated in a press conference, openly discussing not only the analysis of the game but also the team's mood and the condition of some players.
“We dedicate this victory to our people – today is a historic day”
“First of all, I want to dedicate this victory to the people of Navoiy. They have been waiting to see their team play at home for 2 years. Finally, today we played at the stadium and I believe we managed to make the fans happy.
I dedicate this achievement to all the members of the team, as well as the club management and the football federation. They have always been providing us with constant support.
After the painful 0:4 defeat against "Nasaf," we had an open conversation with the players and prepared to respond in the next match. Thank God, the result showed itself.”
“The game against Navbahor was a complete 50-50”
“We knew that 'Navbahor' is a strong team. They control the ball, organize attacks, and have skilled players. Therefore, we prepared seriously for this opponent.
It was difficult to predict this game in advance. It was almost 50-50. Luck was on our side. The important thing is that our team fought until the end for the victory.”
“Papariga has a slight decline, but he hasn’t stopped working”
“Papariga started the season very well. He showcased bright performances at the Belarusian club 'Naftan' and joined us with enthusiasm.
Of course, every player goes through different periods – sometimes a decline in form is observed. I believe Papariga is experiencing such a phase.
But the important thing is that he is always working with all his strength in training. This makes us happy. We believe in him and are confident that he will return to his top form.”
“Rahmatullayev was removed from the roster on the advice of doctors”
“Shahzod Rahmatullayev was not on the roster today. The reason is the injury he sustained in the last match. Based on the doctors' advice, it was decided to give him a little rest.
Once he recovers, he will gradually begin the rehabilitation process and rejoin the team. He is an important part of our team and is expected to return to action soon.”
In conclusion...
“Qizilqum” has rarely seen such an important victory at home in recent years. Lazarevich's disciples fully demonstrated themselves in every aspect during today's match. The team showed that they are playing not only for the result but also for the fans.
Courage, stability, and confidence in football were present in “Qizilqum” today. Now, maintaining this spirit in the upcoming rounds will become the main task of the team.
What do you think – can “Qizilqum” become a serious contender this season rather than just an average team?
