Ivan Boshkovich: "I prefer to lose playing like this rather than winning like 'Neftchi'
"Sogdiana" head coach Ivan Boshkovich participated in a press conference after the match against "Neftchi" (1:2) in the Super League round 8.
About the game
— I think we played great football. The result is not good, but I am proud of our performance in Fergana. Two mistakes decided the fate of the game; we outperformed the opponent in all other aspects. We could have scored many goals. I congratulate the opponent on their victory and my boys on their best performance of the season. I prefer losing like this rather than how "Neftchi" won today. We deserved more from the game, but in sports, the best team does not always win.
— Levchenko's tactics are similar to "Inter's." They scored two goals from two situations. What do you think, did you lose tactically today?
— I don't think so. All our plans worked. They played defensively today. They played tightly, which is also a good thing, but in such situations, it is difficult for us to score.
— You gave a small interview during the gathering in Turkey. You mentioned that "Neftchi" cannot become champions by changing so many players. Now that "Sogdiana" lost today, do you think they can become champions with such a performance?
— You misunderstood me. I do not believe in such a project and philosophy. In football, it is unpredictable; this is just how I see football. I believe that it is achieved over time through training and a solid foundation rather than getting the best players every year.
I don't know if it's a stadium staff member or the national guard. However, I would like them not to touch me. This is football, emotions, everything stays here. My son and daughter are watching me; they might think I committed some crime. Now I have to explain it to them when I get home. This is not the first time; I ask you. I haven't done anything wrong.
— Was the substitution of young striker Hoshimov due to Doriyev's tight marking?
— Everyone played in their position. Hoshimov also played as a central striker in the last game. "Neftchi" knows how we play; there are no secrets. He deserved to play and came on the field.
— Boshkovich defeated "Nasaf" twice last year and beat "Neftchi" in Fergana. It seems that the results have declined this season; what do you say about that?
— The game is good, but our results are unstable. We are struggling to capitalize on opportunities. Today, they also took advantage of our mistakes, and that is a skill as well. This is football. However, I reiterate, I prefer losing like this rather than how "Neftchi" won today. Everything will improve over time; all teams will still come to Jizzakh.
