The match between "Qizilqum" and "Navbahor" (3:2) in the 8th round of the Super League was fast-paced and intense. The victory remained with the local team. After the competition ended, the Namangan coach Sergey Lushan participated in a press conference, where he not only analyzed the game but also openly expressed his thoughts on the team's psychological readiness and overall level.
"Qizilqum" effectively utilized their opportunities
"First of all, I congratulate the team from Navoi on their victory. The stadium is very good. I believe the local fans were proud of their team.
"Qizilqum" maximized their opportunities and achieved the result. They rightfully secured this victory.
We also had chances to score. However, we needed to be more effective in utilizing those opportunities. The players worked hard — this cannot be denied. But it is difficult to turn hard work into results without goals."
"The first goal was a defensive mistake. Blaming the goalkeeper is not right"
"When talking about the first goal, it is difficult to blame the goalkeeper here. Of course, a shot from that distance should be saved.
But if a defender has covered a large distance from the wing and scored, it means that defensive support was insufficient. This goal was one of the unnecessary ones.
Up until that point, we were controlling the game. There were chances even after the goal, but we couldn't convert them into goals. We need to analyze this aspect."
"It is not correct to say that psychology affected us"
Another interesting point from the press conference was the question: "Did the psychological advantage after 'Navbahor's' 3:0 victory over 'Bukhoro' and 'Qizilqum's' position in the lower ranks change the team's attitude?"
"I find it incorrect to talk about underestimating the opponent. A footballer must approach their chosen profession with responsibility. They perform their duties on the field and are compensated accordingly.
In football, there should be no distinction between 'Qizilqum' or 'Real'. It is necessary to approach any team on the field with 100% preparation. This is not a matter of psychology, but professionalism."
In conclusion...
The "Navbahor" team could not maintain the high morale in Namangan. The analyses regarding where the psychological pressure occurred, where the defensive mistakes were made, and where opportunities were missed will be addressed in the upcoming training sessions.
What do you think? Is the problem in "Navbahor" on the field or in their psychological preparation?
