The match, which was the first in the group stage of the Asian Cup, took place on January 6 in Jeddah and ended with a 1:0 victory for the hosts.
The key moment of the match was the red card shown to Arsen Sharshenbekov in the 34th minute, and in the 77th minute, Nurlanbekov successfully saved a penalty.
After the final whistle, the goalkeeper answered questions from the journalist of "Kyrgyz Sport TV," Adilet Kerimbekov.
- How do you assess the game?
- It was a tough game. The refereeing decisions, in my opinion, affected the result. The red card was unexpected for us; up until that moment, we were playing quite well. I think this circumstance changed the course of the match.
- What were the tasks before the game, and how did the plan change after the player's dismissal?
- We approached the match with excellent preparation and the intention to win; our mindset was combative. However, after the dismissal, we had to change our tactics and focus on defense and counterattacks.
- How will the preparation for the next games be conducted?
- We will do everything possible in the remaining matches to earn 6 points.
