<|channel>1. <title>Neftchi</title> beats <title>Paxtakor</title> and moves ahead

In the 25th round of the Superleague, Farg'ona "Neftchi" secured a significant 3-1 victory against "Paxtakor" in Tashkent. One.uz reports this.

This result allowed the team to increase the gap with their closest rival by up to 5 points. Following the match, "Neftchi" head coach Islom Ismoilov analyzed the game from a tactical perspective.

The coach stated that he chose a cautious football strategy in the first half to protect the lead. A transition from a 3-4-3 formation to a 4-3-3 was implemented after the penalty.

In the second half, Alisher Odilov and Abror Ismoilov were brought onto the pitch to counter "Paxtakor's" momentum, strengthening the wings. Ismoilov also noted the team's mental state.

He confirmed that being in 1st place in the table puts additional pressure on the players and leads to hasty decisions. The coach emphasized that despite the 5-point lead, the championship is not yet decided and it is essential to continue seeking victories in the remaining 5 rounds.

Injuries are also a headache for the coach. Zoran Marushich suffered from tightness in his back muscles, and it was stated that there is not enough recovery time to prepare him for the next match against "Al-Ittihad."

The absence of main midfielder Jokich was compared to the absence of Rodri at "Manchester City." Although it is difficult to fill this role, the remaining players are fully demonstrating their capabilities.

Source: One.uz