"I watched the game online on my phone." Lutfulla Turaev spoke about the injury, the penalty shootout and the main goal

Fergana's FC Neftchi started the championship with a victory. The only goal from the penalty spot in the valley derby against FC Kokand-1912 solved everything.

FC Neftchi, which has been restructured, has pleased its fans. Lutfulla Turaev, a new member and leader of the team, was as active as expected. However, he left the field early due to injury. After the match, Sports.uz correspondent contacted the footballer.

- First of all, congratulations on the important victory. This game was your debut in FC Neftchi. What were your impressions of the first match?

- What I was thinking about before the game appeared on the pitch. The derby is still a derby under its own name. I would like to mention the fans separately. The fans who came to the stadium supported our team. Fans of both teams were very active. The atmosphere in the stadium was amazing. I think the game went at a high pace. It was very interesting.

- What do you think was the victory?

- Both teams came to the field only to win. But I think we would have liked to score three points more. In yesterday's match, our team was eager to win.

- But you could not play the whole match and left the pitch at the end of the first half due to injury. You weren't in a good mood either. What really happened? Were you injured before the match?

- Yes, I was sick before the game, but I was not seriously bothered. But during the game, at the end of the first half, the knowledge "caught up" and did not allow to run. I had to leave because I was in pain. I hope the injury is not serious. Doctors are monitoring.

- At the post-match press conference, Ilkhom Muminjanov said that the chances of you playing in the next round are low. Will we see you in the dispute against Pakhtakor?

- I'm trying to play. I think I can come to the field that day to help my team.

- There are controversial situations on the penalty spot, which decided the fate of the game. I want to know your opinion on this. Did the penalty go right?

- I was in the locker room at the time because my back hurt. I watched the game online on my phone. I said that there was a penalty in that situation. Because there was contact.

- Neftchi coach Ilhom Muminjanov also said that the task of the team is to enter the top three. If we look at the situation realistically, is Neftchi really capable of that?

- To be honest, I believe that Neftchi will be able to enter the top three. After all, the best players were selected. That is why I am confident that we will fulfill the task set before us. We have two equally strong teams. The whole team is one, and we will fight hard for that goal.

- FC Neftchi will have another difficult match in the second round. Because in Tashkent your team will play against FC Pakhtakor. Every game is worth it because the task is serious.

- Yes, we are seriously preparing for this contest in Tashkent. We prepare for each meeting as much as possible. I do not call the opportunity 50x50. The important thing is that we are well prepared for victory. The remnant of God. The ball is round, the field is flat, we will fight for victory.

- Is FC Pakhtakor the strongest team today or ...

- This year's championship will be very interesting. The squad intensified. FC Navbahor, FC AGMK, FC Sogdiana, FC Nasaf, FC Pakhtakor, FC Neftchi ... FC Bunyodkor will not give up easily. FC Kyzylkum is not easy to beat either. I can't tell the difference between the two. Most clubs have strengthened their lineups.