Abduvohid Nematov on the controversial penalty in the Nasaf vs Kokand match

The uncompromising battle between Nasaf and Kokand-1912 within the framework of the Uzbekistan Super League ended in a draw. Zamin.uz reported this.

After the match, the hosts' goalkeeper, Abduvohid Nematov, spoke openly with journalists about his impressions of the game and, in particular, the penalty episode that caused a controversial situation. When asked about his health, the goalkeeper announced that his injury was not serious and that he would return to the field in the coming days.

According to him, a precise diagnosis will be made after medical examinations, but he feels good at the moment. The main part of the conversation was devoted to the penalty episode awarded in the second half of the match.

Nematov emphasized that he played the ball in that situation and did not hide his surprise at the referee's decision. According to the One.uz website, the goalkeeper recalled that suspicious decisions involving the same referee were observed last season as well.

In his opinion, if a foul had actually been committed, he would have admitted it. However, the referee accusing him of tripping the opponent with his leg seemed illogical to him.

The goalkeeper firmly emphasized that he was performing his duties and acting primarily with his hands, and that he did not harm the opponent with his legs. This situation is causing heated debates among the football community and fans.

While one group of fans finds the referee's decision correct, the other part considers Nematov's objections justified. In any case, such situations further intensify the intrigue in football matches and increase attention to the refereeing system.

Although the match is over, the discussions surrounding this episode seem likely to continue for a long time.