“Ahal” could not press “Khujand”, but was preferable - 1: 1
The first match of the playoff stage “Ahal” - “Khujand” ended in a draw (1: 1), despite the fact that “Ahal” was more interesting in the offense and practically did not let the opponent to his goal. An unexpected goal of the Tajik team in the 16th minute cheered Rovshan Meredov's charges and after numerous attacks on the opponent's goal, Didar Durdyev in the 29th minute equalized the score in a brilliant blow. Speaking about the upcoming game at the pre-match press conference, the head coach of Ahal said that since his team is holding the match at home, this makes it necessary to play in an attacking manner for the audience. But at the same time, we must not forget that the playoffs are played for relegation, and the price of one missed goal is very high. How did Meredov feel that it is in this scenario that the game will develop? In the second half, Ahal pushed its opponent into his half of the field, repeatedly sending long passes to the gate area, hoping for a capture, but this did not happen. “Ahal” was preferable to its rival and had to score at least one more goal, but “Khujand” survived and kept good chances before the second leg. After all, the rule of the guest goal has not been canceled. On March 13 in Tajikistan, the second game of this series will take place, and there is a belief that Ahal will not miss its own. Go Ahal!
