DUSHANBE, 14.03.2018 /NIAT «Khovar»/. The head coach of Dushanbe’s FC “Istiqlol” Muhsin Muhammadiev at the press conference before the match of the second round of the 2018 AFC Cup group stage against the Turkmen “Altyn Asyr” said that rivals know each other well. NIAT “Khovar” has been reported by the press service of the Football Federation of Tajikistan.

Muhsin Muhammadiev, head coach of “Istiqlol”:

— We will have a very difficult match. We are well aware of the opponent, “Altyn Asyr” knows us. We have great respect for “Altyn Asyr”, and the upcoming match will be a battle for 6 points. I think there will be an interesting game in which we will make every effort to achieve an acceptable result for us. Let the strongest win!

Nikola Stosic, goalkeeper of “Istiqlol”:

— It will be hard for us, but we are maximally motivated. We arrived in Turkmenistan not just so, but to achieve a positive result.