Denis Korostichenko, head coach of “Lokomotiv” expressed his opinion after the match against “Dinamo” in the 3rd round of Uzbekistan Cup.
– I congratulate “Dynamo” on the victory. The game was interesting. There were good situations. “Dinamo” took advantage of their situation. Unfortunately, we don’t. In general, today’s game process and situations were not bad. In the second half, we tried to get out of the situation and score goals. We missed a goal from a corner. It can be said that it froze us. Then we managed to score at least one goal.
– We know the reason why Marat Bikmayev was not in the game. What about Oleg Zoteyev?
– After the match against “Unired” he was diagnosed with an injury. He was treated and spent three days in treatment. At the same time, he did not train with the team. Therefore, together with the coaching staff, we decided that he should not participate in this game. An important match against “Navbahor-Farm” awaits us ahead. Also, this game was important for us. We did not come here to lose. We were trying to win all the games and not lose. We didn’t play Oleg today because of his injury. This is also the case with Jalaliddin Jumabayev.
– “Lokomotiv” and “Dinamo” were quite tired. Is it because of the heat?
– Maybe. The heat may have “spoken”. Both “Dynamo” and “Lokomotiv” are playing with maximum strength for victory in all games. In the championship, we want only to win, to collect as many points as possible. Through this, signs of fatigue may also begin to appear. It is also possible that today both teams thought “it’s enough, we’re out of the group”.
– Fans from Samarkand were fans of “Lokomotiv” and “Dinamo” today. They also want these teams to play in the Super League next season.
– This is a nice situation. Good luck.
– Wasn’t such a principled way chosen to reach the 1/8 finals?
– To tell you the truth, I don’t want any principle. We came here to win. We did not want to lose.
– Is there a goal in the Cup in general?
– Yes, we want to go to the maximum stage in the Cup. Maybe we’ll make it to the finals. We are Lokomotiv. We always want to be on top. Maybe now we can be in the Pro League. But we are ready to play with any Superliga team.