Thoughts of our team’s head coach Mirko Jelicic after the match against FarDU.
– We started the first half empty. But we controlled the game. Because we created a system mainly to keep the ball. The opponents didn’t attack much in the first half. We helped them score goals and increase the intensity of the game.
– Today the team conceded two goals from set pieces. What can you say about that?
– Inattention. The guys just watched what was happening and didn’t react. I’ve talked about it a lot. Position is a separate thing, but the focus should be on the ball. There are 2-3 tall players in the squad. They should eliminate the danger at such times. Because standards can decide the fate of the game. Playing in the attack for 90 minutes and conceding two goals from standards… It’s hard to talk about it.
– Are you satisfied with the team’s performance in general?
– We need to raise the level. And we are looking for that level. We also need to maintain stability. You have to work hard for 90 minutes, you have to work hard. If you relax, any opponent can make it difficult. The team’s performance is not that bad now, but we need to raise the level from game to game. That’s exactly what the team is lacking right now. And we need to work to add to it.
– The team played its last home match today. They have 3 away matches ahead.
– The matches will be difficult, especially the matches against “Aral” and “Jayhun”. Because it’s difficult to play football on the field there. There is no way to win the championship without working on such a field. We need to study this situation.
– What are your thoughts on the “FarDU” team?
– When they play in the 5-3-2 system, many of their plans are coming true. If they played in the 4-4-2 system, our plans would be similar. After the coach changed, they are playing tight football. Now the team knows what to do, the players themselves have enough ideas.
– After the match in Fergana, you said that the condition of the field was bad and uncomfortable for playing football.
– No, I didn’t say that. You can play football there. It’s just that the field is a little harmful for the legs and muscles, the field was in an uneven state. The grass is good, but the field itself was uneven. If you go to the stadium in sneakers, you can feel the unevenness of the field. It was a little difficult to play there for 90 minutes. But overall, the field is in good condition.